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CONTENTS

October 2014

volume 14 number 6

A Monthly Look at Life in our Remarkable Communities

Feature S tories

46 Round Town

10 General Election set for November 4

The 5 Candidates Answer 4 Questions Seeking 2 Seats on the Paso Robles City Council!

• Welcome from Chairman Mark Perry

• What’s Happening on Main Street

- A Column by Millie Drum Submit Your Story for the ‘Be Generous’ Makeover • The Blenders Turns 40 November 1 •

Where to find just about anything and everything to do in October

ON THE COVER - Pioneer Day Queen Dottie Reiff and Marshal Ole Viborg by Bob Chute

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• Paderewski Festival Returns to Paso Robles

November 6-9 • Rainbow Brite Pre-School Celebrates 25 Years in Business • Cioppino and Vino Benefits Children’s Museum November 2 • Leah Gibson Runs for National FFA Office • North County Aquatics Places 9th in Junior Olympics Championship Swim Meet

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40 Paso People

• Grand Opening Held for Oak Park, Phase 1

• 5th Annual PR Rotary Harvest Marathon

Set for October 26

• “Warbirds Over Paso” Air Show

Delayed Until 2015

• Central Coast Handmade Market

- Support Local Crafters Oct. 17 and 18

• This ’N’ That - A Collection of ‘Stuff’

• Bruen Honored as September Roblan • At The Library

- A Column by Karyl Lammers

• Business Spotlight - A Column by Meagan Friberg

County Perspective - A Column by Bruce Curtis

36 Education

• The Voice of the Visitor Center

62 The Last Word

8 Ol’ Oaken Bucket

Library and Recreation

59 Time & Place

Departments

Cool stuff to do for the month ahead!

• Harvest Wine Weekend - October 17-19

Celebrate Our Traditions and More! • Our Pioneer Day 2014 Queen Dottie Reiff • Our 2014 Pioneer Day Marshal Ole Viborg • Pioneer Day 2014 Pioneer Day Belle Abigail Marie Venturini and her Attendants • Old Timers Picnic in San Miguel • Pioneer Museum - The Place to Be After the Parade • Another Piece of our History Saved by the Central Coast Woodworkers • 13 Tons of Rumley Tractor Rolls Into town Hoofbeat Calendar and Trail Tales - by Dorothy Rogers

57 Business

and Co-Chairman Tom Madden

• Fun Things to See and Do,

49 Hoofbeat

Halloween is Approaching and Haunted Houses are Open Plus Trick or Treating in Downtown Paso • Templeton Events - A Column by Heather Young • Cambria Scarecrow Festival in October •

52 City of Paso Robles

15 84th Annual Paso Robles Pioneer Day

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the parade and after in the park Just a downtown, as well as at the PioMuseum. Don’t miss a page and don’t even think about missing Thought neer the parade! See you there!

By Bob Chute Happy Pioneer Day,

Paso Robles! Ahh, it’s just about time to experience our remarkable annual celebration like nothing else in the state, the country or the world for that matter (as far as we‘ve been able to determine). Where else would you invite the entire city and surrounding communities to come into town, enjoy a parade, free beans and so much more at no cost...you can literally leave your pocketbook at home! We partake of the 84th Annual Pioneer Day presented by the Pioneer Day Committee on Saturday, October 11, this year celebrated in conjunction with the City’s 125th Anniversary year long party. I think you’ll enjoy our special section starting on page 15 with the day’s schedule, profiling the Royalty, devoted to this year’s activities and spotlighting a newly restored wagon and an incredible 13 ton Rumley tractor. Lots of fun stuff to do and see, both downtown from the early morning hours, to

Oak Park Phase 1 completed I attended an inspiring Grand Opening at Oak Park during September. An amazing project’s Phase 1 is completed and providing some beautiful homes for the residents replacing the run down facilities they have had to live in for so many years - built during World War II. Congratulations on a project well done by developer Monterey County Housing Authority Development Corp. and others in conjunction with our own Paso Robles Housing Authority. When completed 300 affordable housing units will replace the original 148 units built on the approximately 25 acre site in 1942. “Why Oak Park?” said Paso Robles Housing Authority Executive Director David Cooke. “Housing matters…this is a huge difference for these families, especially the children who can be proud of their home. For those in low and very low income housing we’re especially proud of this effort. Wow! What a transformation, we still have a long way to go with the additional phases but what a great start with 14 families moving in this week!”

I remember when I first moved here over 35 years ago I was blown away learning about this unique celebration, Pioneer Day. Indeed, Pioneer Day has changed as our community has grown and changed. But it is still a very special day and we still have an amazing group of people involved in the Pioneer Day Committee who toil year ‘round behind the scenes to accomplish that task. Puhleeeeze, fellow Roblans, if you haven’t already, get involved in keeping this wonderful tradition alive! The Pioneer Day Committee is always in need of volunteers, especially new people with new ideas. To help out...contact Chairman Mark Perry at 238-2381. Plan to vote! Please check out our Q&A of 4 questions with the 5 candidates running for the 2 available City Council seats in Paso Robles in the General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Hope it will help in your decisions. You’ll find them starting on page 10, then plan to take the time to vote.

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General Election set for November 4 Pam Avila

By Bob Chute

Director of Economic Development; Technology Industry Consultant Education

The General Municipal Election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014. Locally, we will be making decisions for positions on area School Boards and two seats on the Paso Robles City Council, as well as ballot measures. First of all, once again, let me express my heartfelt thank you to each candidate for taking on the challenge of seeking election - an often thankless task in service of our residents. Space limitations prevent us from including comments from every candidate appearing on the ballot. Our September issue carried comments from candidates explaining why they are seeking a seat on the Paso Robles City Council and why they deserve your vote. Former City Councilman Steve Martin ran unopposed for Mayor and was therefore elected at the deadline. This month we get more specific on their positions. We posed four questions to each candidate and asked them to respond to each in 200 words or less. Hopefully, this will help in your decision selecting those that will lead us over the next four years. Their are five candidates for the City Council, in alphabetical order: Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Director Pam Avila, Planning Commissioner Steve Gregory, incumbent Councilman John Hamon, Mayor Duane Picanco and draftsman Jim Reed. Martin was in the middle of his four year term as a city councilman and the newly seated council will decide whether to hold a special election or appoint a replacement to complete the two remaining years of his term.

Steve Gregory

Planning Commissioner for 5+ years and owned large and small businesses

John Hamon

Incumbent Councilman, business owner, city Volunteer Fire Department for 19 years, 5 years on the Planning Commission, 8 years on County of San Luis Obispo regional boards

Duane Picanco

Incumbent Mayor, former business owner, over 20 years experience on Planning Commission and as City Councilman and Mayor

Jim Reed

Self-employed Designer / Draftsman

Questions for Paso Robles City Council Candidates The format will feature each of the four questions with each candidate’s planning and development for the future. I strongly support economic development, balancing new with our past. We have much to offer new response, again in alphabetical order. businesses and we need to ensure our existing businesses are strong. City Question #1: Do you feel the current direction of the city is revenues are increasing and it’s time to return important City services: appropriate? What is the most significant change you would want to re-open Centennial pool, improve parks maintenance by hiring back employees, and continue to repair streets and roads so we can be proud of our implement as a Paso Robles City Councilman? City. We need to enhance quality of life for all residents and respond to Pam Avila - I share the concerns of many Paso Roblans about the lead- them in a timely and professional manner. ership and direction of our City. I am troubled by the lack of transparency and responsive leadership at City Hall. I’m concerned because I don’t see John Hamon - Our city is slowly coming out of a recessionary period that had many services reduced or turned off all together to save money. a clear direction being presented by our current City Council. After weathering the economic downturn our current City Council is It was a prudent decision based on the reduced revenue the city was seenot making any significant move to return the services that were cut. Pub- ing. I made the commitment to design a budget that would “live within lic safety is still below pre-2008 staffing numbers. We’re just now starting our means” and adjusted the financial plan accordingly. The picture it gave to see some of our streets being repaired. The City squandered an oppor- our city was not what any of us wanted however just like every family tunity to work with our business community to open a key health and in town having to reduce their expenses, it had to be done to keep this fitness resource – the Centennial Pool. Even though we have few parks, City in the black. Coming out of this recession I want to use rising revenue to get our the majority of them remain in unacceptable condition. Going forward, there must be a plan in place – with action steps and City back to pre-2008 levels of service. I would put these dollars to work in areas such as our public safety departments, restoring our assets like building accountability – for making Paso Robles not just bigger but better! We need a plan for creating more and better-paying jobs, diversifying maintenance, streets, parks and landscape maintenance, and for the Centenour economy from dependence on a single industry (tourism), making it nial pool which needs to be readied to open for next summer’s aquatic season. easier to start or grow a business, repairing our streets, reducing crime, The new increased income needs to be spent on our public properties maintraining our high school graduates for meaningful jobs, improving our tenance first and not increased employee wages. That is why I was the only parks and maintaining the quality of life that is so important to all of us. one that did not support the city employee wage packages which came before our council for approval a few weeks ago. In these times, we must spend our Steve Gregory - Paso Robles is a great place to live and we need money wisely and for the improvement of our town first. to continually improve our City. We need the City Council to advocate transparency in government and do a better job managing our assets. Duane Picanco - Nothing is perfect; the bad economy had a huge Let’s use technology to expedite information about the City needed negative impact on City, County, State and Federal governments. As City by citizens. The City Council must listen to the community and work income increases, I would support increasing police and fire staffing along together, with staff and with citizens to resolve issues. When stakeholders with reopening Centennial Park. We need to put more money into street are involved, the problems are easier to solve. I will bring strong leadership repairs and striping as revenue increases. I do not believe in spending and management skills to the City Council. more revenue than we receive. Our City needs strong leadership to manage and direct the City’s Please see ELECTION page 12

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Duane Picanco - As in the past, I would support having a public workshop reviewing goals and policies. After every election, the Council has Jim Reed - Almost 30 years ago, when my wife and I moved to Paso a goal setting workshop. I want to revisit our priority spending as more revRobles, it was a community based on small town values. City Council deci- enue becomes available. We need to set goals. With public participation the sions were made based on what was best for everyone. Today, the decisions Council can establish a direction of priorities for City Staff to implement. that are being made on our behalf seem to be directed by outside influences. The result of this significant change in direction is that Paso Robles Jim Reed - With my years of experience in construction and design, I have worked daily with City and County offices. I am familiar with the is fast becoming less than the family friendly community of the past. We’ve come to the point that our City’s residents are no longer being process, the projects, the people and the systems in place. As I am selfadequately represented. Citizens now feel that they are invisible and irrele- employed, I will arrange my work schedule around my elected responsibilvant when it comes to the decisions made on their behalf by elected officials. ities to properly represent our city. My children are grown allowing me the For example, two years ago, a large number of residents wanted Centennial time I need to stand up and lend my background and experience to correct Pool to be re-opened to provide summer jobs and swimming lessons for our the current direction of our City. youth and a wholesome place for families to socialize. Today, the pool is still After reviewing recent city projects such as the redesign of 21st Street and the new City Park restrooms, it has become obvious that we have closed due to alleged budget shortfalls. This needs to change. The quality of life of the City’s residents needs wasted taxpayer dollars several times over. It is irresponsible to spend to be respected. I see the need for strong, principled leadership that will nearly $800,000 on a 1,000 square foot restroom when it could have been actually listen to the views and concerns of the taxpayers in Paso Robles. built for much less by any number of reputable contractors in the North County. After attracting a ‘greening’ grant of some $993,000 in State taxIf elected I will do just that!! payer funds, the City of Paso Robles added an additional $1.7 million Question #2: What specifically will you do to learn and/or review to the 21st Street project. The results of this project removed at least 15 parking spaces from inventory, narrowed the street and took money away projects and policies that are currently in place? from much needed re-paving of additional streets. Grant funds come with Pam Avila - The short answer to this question is that I would read, read, requirements, and one of them seems to be fleecing Paso Robles citizens. read, and ask questions. Talking recently with Frank Mecham, I learned the importance of talking with each member of the staff. I would want to Question #3: Does Paso Robles have an economic future other hear the views of the community on in-place projects and policies to help than tourism/wine? If so, what does that future look like? me understand if those projects and policies should be updated or re-visited. Pam Avila - Any business person will tell you that one of the worst stra I strongly believe that it’s vitally important that we look at many of tegic moves is to “put all your eggs in one basket” (i.e. rely on a single custhe policies and projects with fresh eyes and demand answers to the hard tomer or a single supplier). Paso MUST develop a solid plan for attracting questions that many citizens want to ask, until as a Community, we have a companies in industries other than tourism. We must carefully consider true understanding of where our City leaders are taking us. what types of businesses to recruit and we must work hard to retain the Paso Robles continues to change and the world around us is rapidly businesses that are already here. changing and bringing new challenges. “Same old, same old” is not lead We want businesses that fit with the character of the community, that will ership. We deserve new leaders at City Hall that will tackle these new provide well-paying head of household jobs, that will work with the overall challenges before they become problems. It is time for a top to bottom community to ensure that Paso continues to be a great place to live and work. review and update of City Hall. Paso currently has an opportunity to bring to Paso a pilot project that Last, but of equal importance, it is past time for the City to listen to would save the City a significant amount of money, offer 40-50 good the community. We all deserve a significant and real chance to impact paying jobs up front, enable Paso to promote itself as an environmentally the projects and policies that are currently in place, as well as those being conscious community, AND be a magnet for other new businesses! Right proposed for the future. now, there are elements in City Hall that are very sluggishly considering Steve Gregory - Serving as a City Councilman requires a major com- whether to move forward or not. This is unacceptable. mitment in time, energy, and study to thoroughly understand the complex While tourism will remain the backbone of our economy, Paso’s future matters facing the Council. I have the experience of serving as a Planning – our future – depends on a local economy that is diversified. Commissioner and, as a frequent attendee at City Council meetings for Steve Gregory - Our economic future is bright and broad based. We the past 6 years, I have learned the complex issues facing the City, includ- have manufacturing, industrial, and commercial businesses bringing head-ofing water and housing. household jobs to our town. Yes, wineries are an important part of our agri For example, when a project comes to the Planning Commission, I want to cultural and tourism economies and that will continue. We have worked to understand its purpose and design. Then I read the staff report, verify the in- encourage new businesses and we can do more. I strongly support economic formation, and visit the project site to learn as much as I can about the project. development, balanced with keeping a great quality of life here in Paso Robles. This sets a basis for public comment, letters, and applicant information. At the For the past 34 years, I have participated in our local economy and I have hearing I listen to public comment related to the project. Then I ask staff to seen many facets of our economy expand. We have always had a strong agclarify the land use policies and ordinances as they relate to the project being ricultural economy in Paso Robles and the wineries have become a major presented. I ensure staff addresses the concerns and questions by the public and part of that. Along with wineries, tourism has really blossomed. We are the I consider every item presented. This provides a basis to make decisions that gateway to the Central Coast from the Bay Area and the Central Valley. serve the best interest of our community and balancing our future with our past. Surprising to many Paso Roblans, we have strong commercial and industrial I listen to the community and I know how to represent the community. businesses who have expanded aggressively in recent years. Our retail sales continue to grow and we have the second highest sales tax revenues as a city John Hamon - I am asking the Citizens of Paso Robles to re-elect me in the County. We have the resources available for future commercial/industo another term on their city council and I promise to continue to vote in a trial businesses at the Airport and in the Golden Hills area. fiscally responsible and conservative manner on all issues that come before the council. My upbringing, education, and 38 years of successful business John Hamon - Paso Robles’ evolving wine industry and all the many ownership in our town has given me a very effective common sense way to business trades that support vineyard and wine production are a significant approach issues. Policy reviews on such items like massage parlor activities, part of our city’s craft and industry portfolio. The very popular national marijuana sales business licenses, or our use of water resources should be wine industry that so many Americans enjoy will bring new folks to our done when community value concerns are raised. No ordinance or reso- city to experience a little bit of what Paso Robles has to offer for a few days lution is a perfect document and must be updated with changing times. and therefore the many associated tourism venues and hotels have also I have asked questions and have learned about community concerns in evolved creating additional occupations for many. my past eight years as your councilman, listening carefully is a key to Please see ELECTION page 14 representing their views at the council level effectively.

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ELECTION from page 12 It is not, however, the only part of our employment base. Paso Robles has many manufacturing and research and development companies that have chosen Paso Robles as their home. We have a varied and diversified employment base that does not have all its jobs in one basket (or industry) which a very good thing. We are a rural community that offers a different way of life other than the big cities. Paso Robles can propose a preferred location for many companies that want a better life style for their employees.

Duane Picanco - Tourism is a very important part of our economy. Without the wine industry and tourism, the City would have been forced to reduce more services and staff than it did. The wine industry has made Paso Robles a major tourist destination. Our hotels and restaurants are thriving which brings a lot of revenue to our City. We cannot rely on only one segment of our economy. We must have a balanced economy which includes increasing the industrial and commercial opportunities to provide jobs for our citizens. I believe our industrial businesses need more attention and recognition. They collectively contribute significantly to our economy. Jim Reed - Tourism and wine should certainly be an important integral part of our city’s economic future, but they shouldn’t be the only components. We have many small businesses that contribute to our economy. These businesses should be encouraged to grow rather than stifled, as they are now, by City regulations, bureaucratic delays and expensive fees. We also have an excellent airport that could be an incredible economic asset to our city, but because of restrictive policies and obstructive mismanagement it is on a path to becoming a taxpayer liability. People report to me of months wasted to get projects approved, exorbitant fees and ridiculous red tape. City policies actually stand in the way of citizens trying to expand and improve their businesses. We have incredible entrepreneurs in Paso Robles. Hard working, can-do, makeit-happen individuals who, in spite of onerous City policies, have brought Paso Robles the unique quality of life that we have enjoyed. A change in our City policies is all that is needed to make Paso Robles more prosperous.

Airport into a position to attract commercial enterprises and potentially lease out the remaining 25 parcels of land that are available for commercial purposes. We need a professional managing Board to lease properties, attract potential businesses, and develop the economic vitality of the Airport. I would recommend that stakeholders have a managing role to ensure success. Another key component to encouraging business is providing the infrastructure at the Airport. We need a sewer trunk line installed on Dry Creek Road. This would benefit the aviation and commercial development on both sides of Dry Creek Road. I believe this improvement, and getting a collaborative effort with our stakeholders and the City, would jump start the development of new businesses at the Airport. I strongly support developing the Airport and I will support innovative approaches and solutions.

John Hamon - Our Paso Robles Airport is indeed a diamond in the rough. It is the largest airport in San Luis Obispo county with runways that can handle very large aircraft. Unlike other cities in the county, it offers large areas of land that is more economical for companies to develop. I am a pilot and I built my own company facility there in 1980 and have operated our family business there ever since. I believe that together with the cost of doing business in other areas, and coupled with the desire to get out of the big cities; large companies will eventually move to this more unique place. It should be a desired manufacturing or specialized industry seeking a better location that fits our Paso Robles economic plan and businesses that will employ higher skilled workers and technicians. I favor keeping our airport land lease rates attractive to these potential companies and also favor spreading the cost of new infrastructure, (which is many times a road block to development), out over time to entice them to relocate here. We should have policies in place that favor economic development and allow our council to bring higher wage earners to our area. This must be a priority for the new council to adopt. Duane Picanco - To entice commercial and industrial users at the

airport, we need to improve the infrastructure. Airport Road is in need of maintenance and repair. The Highway 46 Road intersection has too much traffic. The City has been working on an alternative route to the Airport via Wisteria Lane. This would provide better circulation to the airport which Question #4: The airport is one of our biggest assets...what more would allow more opportunity for new businesses and the smooth trafneeds to be done to entice manufacturing and commercial businesses fic flow for their employees. The airport also needs sewer service. We are offering higher paying jobs to locate there? currently working on a sewer line to provide this. With those two major infrastructure improvements, other prominent companies and businesses Pam Avila - With my understanding of economic development, what would consider locating there. motivates businesses, and the value of a resource like the airport, I would be promoting a clear action plan for development of this area. But before Jim Reed - Airport ground lease costs are artificially high while mainwe can entice businesses to locate at the airport, the City has some serious tenance is lacking. Private aircraft owners are not able to find hangars to work that must be done because the City owns that land. rent, but City regulations, requirements and unrelated costs discour There is an entire area that is not ready. There is no sewer and power is age building new facilities. It is City policies and mismanagement that limited. The lease rates are too high - actually equal (or close) to those of hinders development at the airport. The rules discourage many types of the downtown area. aircraft and related businesses from utilizing the facility. Once again, I believe the City must re-visit the business plan for attracting busi- what is needed is for the City to get out of the way. The aviation industry nesses to the airport. It was unanimously approved. The leasing Terms and could provide many high paying jobs that would contribute to the future Conditions were supposed to be audited. Nothing has happened. I would prosperity of Paso Robles. change that. As I write, a local group is actively pursuing an aircraft trade industry I would work with business groups to help the City make the airport ‘fly-in’ that brings several hundred general aviation aircraft to our airport. area “tenant ready” and make the overall lease rates reasonable enough to Especially as a yearly event, hundreds of participants would enjoy our local attract new businesses. There are cost-effective marketing resources the wineries, hotels and restaurants if only the city would agree. Imagine the City can use for reaching corporate facilities managers looking for new positive financial impact to Paso Robles. locations. My experience actively working to strengthen our local economy for the benefit of all of us, leads me to be extremely concerned that a valuable What are the issues? resource like the airport and the land around it are being mostly ignored SmartVoter.org provides voters with comprehensive non-partisan information about the contests on their ballots in an easy-to-use presentation, by City Hall. and provide a means for candidates to publish information about themSteve Gregory - Our Airport is a major Gateway to our City and selves and their candidacy directly to voters. one of the largest pieces of property that the City owns. A Business You may also get addresses and phone numbers for any of your Improvement Plan has been presented to the City by the Paso Robles representatives so you can contact them. It is your right to let your elected Airport Association. These are the stakeholders who use the Airport representatives know how you feel about the issues that are important to you. and they are reaching out to the City to join them in bringing the For more information check out www.slocounty.ca.gov/clerk/elections.

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Chairman Pioneer Day Committee 2014

Co-Chairman Pioneer Day Committee 2014

It is my pleasure and honor to be the 84th Pioneer Day Chairman. The Pioneer Day Committee is working hard to make sure that the celebration is as special as ever. The hard work and dedication that goes on behind the scenes by the Board of Directors, committee members and volunteers needs to be mentioned. Organizing the parade is a year-long undertaking by the volunteers, City of Paso Robles and the Pioneer Day Committee in order to pull it off every second Saturday in October. Growing up here and attending the parade as a child, never did I dream that someday I would be asked or maybe even tricked into being on the Pioneer Day Committee. The committee consists of people that I care about and respect, not only as friends, but as second family members. I have the great pleasure of having Tom Madden, long time resident and tractor expert, as Co-Chairman. His knowledge of oldtimers, tractors and common sense decision making, is without question, his strongest point. We still have the likes of Wade Taylor, Harry Ovitt and Bob Tullock to help keep everything running smoothly. Without the great volunteers and those involved with the Historical Society and the Pioneer Museum, it would be difficult and maybe impossible to put on this great parade. It’s a pleasure to work with City of Paso Robles and the 125th Anniversary committee on the unique FUNFAIR activities for this very special celebration. The Pioneer Day Committee has brought back the traditional street dance with Monte Mills and the Lucky Horseshoe Band. Congratulations to our Marshal Ole Viborg, Queen Dottie Reiff and her Attendants, Belle Abigail Marie Venturini and her attendants. A special thanks to Debbie Vandergon and Karen Roden for their tireless work with the Belles and past royalty who have attended our events. Again, thanks to Paso Robles Rotary Club, Firestone Brewery and the community that will attend our great Pioneer Day parade. Remember - “Leave Your Pocketbook at Home!”

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 SCHEDULE

E VENTS

7:00 a.m.

The Lions Club starts cooking the beans in the City Park

8:30 a.m.

Little Cowgirl/Cowboy Contest in the City Park Gazebo

8:00 a.m.

Children’s Pet Show in the City Park Gazebo, 14 and under

10:00 a.m. The 84th Annual Pioneer Day Parade, starts at 16th and Spring Street

12:00 noon Free Bean feed in the City Park

12:00 noon FUNFAIR in the Park Old-Fashioned Games, Bake off and Ale Garden 12:00 noon Carnegie Library/Historical Museum opens in City Park 12:00 noon

Pioneer Museum open to visitors located at 2010 Riverside Avenue Old Gas Engine Show and Antique Equipment Display

12:30 p.m. Band Concert in the City Park Gazebo

2:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

Horseshoe Pitching Contest, City Park

Monte Mills and the Lucky Horseshoe Band

Be sure to check out the old Pioneer Family Window Displays in Downtown Businesses. Visit: www.pasoroblespioneerday.org

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On behalf of the Paso Robles Pioneer Day Board of Directors, it is my honor to welcome you to the 84th Paso Robles Pioneer Day. Thank you to all of our volunteers and supporters who come together each October to celebrate the Pioneer heritage of Paso Robles. The 2014 Pioneer Day celebration coincides with the 125th anniversary of the incorporation of the City of El Paso de Robles. In celebration of the 84th Pioneer Day and 125th anniversary of Paso Robles, a number of special events are scheduled for Pioneer Day. Many of the tractors and wagons that you see rolling down Spring Street during the parade will be on static display after the parade on 12th Street between Pine and Park. Please come and talk to the tractor drivers and the teamsters who drive the wagons, ask your questions and experience the great equipment up close. In addition to our bean feed in the park, there will be many more activities including an old fashioned barn dance, a beer and ginger ale garden and old time family games all located at the east end of the park. These activities will allow the attendees to mingle with one another and experience the unique community that is Paso Robles. We would also like to thank all of the merchants, businesses and individuals who contribute year in and year out to make Pioneer Day the special celebration that it is. Special thanks to Paso Robles noon time Rotary Club who has made Pioneer Day one of its primary fundraising beneficiaries for many years. Thank you also to Freda Berman and the City of Paso Robles staff for their efforts each year. So come on out and watch the parade and stop by the park and experience our wonderful community.

By Millie Drum When the historic Conestoga wagon appears on the corner of 10th and Spring Street, the countdown to Pioneer Day begins for the parade goers and participants. For the Pioneer Day Committee, it’s been a long year of work behind the scenes, in barns, workshops, corrals and pastures to get ready for the parade that is, without a doubt, one of the best displays of antique tractors, rare farm equipment, old wagons and vintage buggies in the country. This year more than 36 teams of horses and wagons will be in the parade thanks to our Pioneer Day Queen Dottie Reiff. The weeks prior to the customary second Saturday in October are filled with planning family and PR High class reunions. People from all over come back home to see old friends and acquaintances. About the time the beans are coming to a nice simmer with another 4 hours of stirring to go, folks start lining up their chairs. By 7 a.m. – 8 at the latest, the best shady spots around the park are taken. There’s plenty to do and many new events and activities have been added for this year only as Pioneer Day collaborates with the 125th Anniversary committee. Rotary Club Hosts the Old Timers Luncheon on Oct. 9 at the PR Event Center When you get close to 500 men that have spent at least 50 years in Paso Robles, there’s a good amount of “jawing” about the good ol’days. The Pioneer Museum opens at 9 a.m. to allow time for a tour before the 10 a.m. “attitude adjustment.” Barbeque lunch is served at noon by Rotary Club members and dedicated friends at the PR Event Center. To attend as Rotary’s invited guest, you must have lived in the area for at least 50 years. The cost for those attending with an Old Timer is $10. To be added to the guest list, contact Mark Perry jnekat@charter.net or Vince Vanderlip vince101@pacbell. net. Paso Robles Rotary was chartered five years prior to the first Pioneer Day in 1931 making the club’s tradition of community service an integral part of life in Paso Robles. Pre-Parade Activities At 8 a.m. the cutest kids and pets will gather at the City Park Gazebo; all dressed up in pioneer costumes for the judges review! The Children’s

many of the pioneer families hold reunions and remain in the park after the Bean Feed. This year, there’s more reason to spend the whole day with a street dance, an ale garden, a bake-off for amateurs and professionals, old-fashioned kids games including a cake walk and tug of war. Pioneer Museum and Park At 12 noon Pioneer Museum opens to visitors, 2010 Riverside Avenue, with numerous displays (see story page38) and an Old Gas Engine Show Antique Equipment Display in the park next door. Street Dance is BACK! Let the good times roll! The Pioneer Day Committee brought an old tradition back to downtown! A lively, foot-stompin’ street dance featuring local favorite Monte Pet Show and The Biggest FREE Bean Feed Mills and the Lucky Horse Little Cow- Anywhere! Shoe Band will take place on Pine girl/Cowboy The giant 100 gallon bean pots are Street between 11th and 12th Streets contests keep set in place on Friday since the Lions starting at 2 p.m. Before the dance, the young men and a few gals arrive before dawn you can get a closer look at many of parents in- on Pioneer Day! Larry Eastwood of the antique tractors, wagons and farm volved in Vic’s Café has been in charge of the equipment that will be lined up on the tradition beans and the Lions crew for close to 12th Street. To “whet your whistle” that’s passed on through the genera- half of the 84 year history of Pioneer the Ale Garden will offer beverages tions. Pets of all size and sorts are wel- Day...that’s 40 + years! Just 16 pounds by Firestone Walker Brewing Comcome from ponies and pups to feathers short of long ton of ingredients are pany and Pithy Little Soda Company. and fur! Don’t miss the chance to see dumped into the pots. Add water and Bake Off and Kids Games the cutest kids, most obedient pets fire up the burners! The recipe and Whether you’re a beginner or a and the proudest parents (and grand- poundage has always been the same; pro, bring your favorite homemade 1200 pounds of beans, 500 lbs. ground baked dessert to the park before the parents) you will ever see! Downtown Window Displays beef, 350 onions, 100 green peppers, 50 parade. You just might win bragging The family history and memora- lbs. salt and 24 lbs. “secret” spices. The rights after a panel of local “celebrity” bilia of the Royalty and other pio- crowd lines up before noon for a bowl judges chooses the winner. So dust neers is on display in many downtown of beans and a roll served up by our lo- off your old-fashioned or updated businesses. Locations are: Marshal cal firefighters and emergency services recipe for a pie, cake, a batch of cookOle Viborg at the Chamber of Com- members. Pots will be filled for families ies or cupcakes. merce, Queen Dottie Reiff at Jayde, gathering for a picnic in the park. Larry It’s playtime for the kids! This is Belle Abigail Marie Venturini at Alli- makes sure that there’s always enough a shout out to parents and grandparance Board and the Belle Attendants to go around! ents! Introduce your kids and grandat Kahuna’s and others for pioneer After the Parade in the Park! kids to the outdoor games you played families. While you stroll through With a theme of “Old Fash- as a kid. Recall some childhood memdowntown, be sure to tour the historic ioned FUNFAIR,” the Paso Robles ories with the cake walk, hula hoopCarnegie Library (opens at noon) 125th Anniversary committee worked ing and team games of tug of war and for interesting exhibits and displays with the Pioneer Day Committee to the sack races. Watch for the family of our history that dates back to the bring old-fashioned fun activities to the fun east of the gazebo. City Park after the parade. Traditionally, Leave Your Pocketbook Spanish land grants. At Home The Pioneer Day tradition is conCalling all PRHS Bearcat Alumni tinuing with the spirit that its founder Don’t miss this year’s annual Pioneer Day Bearcat Alumni Potluck on intended with generous monetary and in-kind donations from the commuFriday, Oct. 10 from 5 to 8 p.m., historic Paso Grange Hall No. 555, 627 nity. Visit www.pasoroblespioneerday. Creston Road. Come mingle with fellow Bearcats! Donations appreciated org to donate, stay informed and get to cover incidental costs. For information, call 467-3733. involved! You’ll see the history and rec Potluck Beginnings…The Bearcat Alumni Potluck was started in 1983 by Hazel Horn and Norma Duncan following a class reunion potluck. ognize that not much has changed over the years. They had so much fun they decided to make it an annual event and invite And that’s exactly what Pioneer Day is anyone that had attended Paso Robles High School….all Bearcats. all about – preserving tradition!

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By Millie Drum ment from her friend Dolly Bader, Dottie went to a committee meet Queen Dottie Reiff may be on ing. She says, ‘I spilled my guts! the petite side in stature, but she’s It took all the courage I had, but mighty in strength and determinaI spoke in front of the committee tion. Her love for family, the counand offered to help.” By working try life, her magnificent Arabian the parade in Santa Barbara, Dothorses and an honest day’s work tie made the connections that she has given Dottie a life filled with still maintains today. She says, remarkable experiences and mem“I twisted their arms and got ories. She is truly a Pioneer paving them to come to our Pioneer the way for those that will carry on Day. And I tell them to come her legacy. back and bring their friends! Ev Dottie was born in 1929 in Arery year, I gain 3 or 4 more guys royo Grande to parents Joe and because they have such a good Flora Ormonde. Her great grandith Sm nd and Mitsie Sewell time! Mel Silva hasn’t missed a parents are the Abbeys and the Pioneer Queen Dottie with daughters Diana Bjorkla parade in all these years.” Jardines. Dottie’s grandfather John Along with serving as Jardine dry farmed oat, hay and barPioneer Day Chairman in ley on his land and ran 150 head of 2010 and 2011, Wade Taylor mules and horses. coordinates the wagons. Wade Dottie’s grandmother Nellie loved adds,”Dottie is an 85 year to keep house and make beautiful young dynamo! When Dotquilts. Dottie says, “She was just an tie began helping me with the angel.” Dottie married right out of wagon teams 8 years ago, we high school in 1947 and started raiswere running maybe 10 wagons ing her family. She has two daughters and teams through the Pioneer Diana Bjorkland and Mitsie Sewell Day parade. She told me that Smith who are also her royalty atDottie and Al dancing at the she wanted to see more teams tendants. “I was lucky to always be at Madonna Inn Dalia, the last of Dotties Arabian Mares and wagons and offered to help! home when my kids got home from school. We lived in the country and newsletter for an Arabian Horse Club meant I must admit that I was very skeptical at first. loved animals. “Mother always used to tell gathering information on local breeders. A But Dottie is a tireless worker and has deme that the only way she could get me to friend who knew the Hearsts advised Dot- voted a good portion of the latter part of her lay down was to have a dog right beside tie to include them on her list. The contact life to bringing more teams to the parade. me. We did a lot of horseback riding and a was made and sure enough, Dottie got a call She’s traveled to many draft horse shows good time with my kids and I raised horses from Austine Hearst inviting her to lunch and parades, including volunteering in the and cattle to make ranch payment. Dottie’s at their ranch. Dottie says, “I was scared to Fiesta Parade in Santa Barbara. Dottie is large family includes 5 grand daughters, 3 death! They’ve had lunches with kings and not shy about asking folks to bring their great grandsons, 3 great granddaughters, queens. Winston Churchill was their guest teams to our parade. This year will be the 1 great, great granddaughter, and 1 great, many times. Now, here I am, going to meet pinnacle of her success; with currently great grandson. them!” Time went by; Dottie visited often around 36 horses or mule drawn entries that The greatest love of her life, besides her and considering all of the guests that were are planning to participate.” family and beloved husband Al, has been invited to the Hearst Ranch, Dottie was the Dottie “stays in touch” with every rider, her beautiful Arabian horses. She says, only one that was ever asked to join them rancher, horse and mule teamster right after “When I came here from our Creston ranch on their customary ride after lunch – “It was the parade with thank you cards and custom made Pioneer Day calendar. For the next in 1955, I had 13 head of horses, 2 stallions just me and the Hearsts!” and the rest mares and babies. Normally I’d Working her ranch seven days a week year, she then calls them to make sure that raise a couple of foals every year. I did all didn’t allow much time for Dottie to attend they and any of their friends will be comthe work myself, so that’s all I could handle the parade. When she finally got to go, she ing to the parade. As the parade gets closer, along with the cattle.” was disappointed! Since she loves mounted Dottie makes sure that every team and Dottie’s love for Arabians led to a chance teams and horses, particularly her beauti- wagon are entered, makes arrangements for meeting that grew into a long friendship ful Arabians, she thought, “There’s only a hotel rooms and/or stalls at the fairgrounds. with William Randolph Hearst Jr. and his handful of horses and too many old cars!” wife Austine. Dottie’s job of writing the She got to thinking! With encouragePlease see QUEEN page 20

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QUEEN from page 18

A couple of days before the parade, Dottie’s at the fairgrounds numbering and reserving stalls and trying to bed all the stalls by herself if help doesn’t show up. Everyone is invited to the Friday night BBQ. She welcomes and introduces them to the local folks and makes sure the men, their families and the horses are settled in for the night. Dottie’s Pioneer Day starts very early as she meets and greets all of her teamsters, their family and helpers to make sure they all get their wagons, directions to the parade route; getting “hooked up” and on their way. After the parade, she’s entertained all her guests by taking them to an afternoon lunch and then dinner that evening... when most of us are ready for bed! This year, Bobby Tanner’s 20 mule team is back along with 36 or more teams and wagons because everyone loves Dottie and the Pioneer friendship and hospitality that she has extended for so many years. All the team participants say that they are not treated like this in any of the parades or events that they have participated in. They all look forward to coming back and bringing their friends to see Dottie each year. We are all truly blessed to have Dottie represent our community and the Pioneer Day Committee and hope she enjoys her well-deserved reign as the Pioneer Queen. Dottie’s known many great people in her life. Few have touched her like Walter Bedell. He owned a livestock auction business back when Dottie raised cattle. She recalls, “Once a year, I’d ship a load of cattle that I raised. The big check was always put on my ranch payment. This time, Walter himself came to get the cattle on a Friday night for the Saturday morning auction. He was in a hurry, we got the cattle loaded and he took off, saying he’d get the paperwork done later. We didn’t sign any papers

Dottie’s Parents Joe and Flora Ormonde (wedding day)

Dottie’s Great Grandparents Left, the Abbeys, and right, the Jardines.

Dottie in the Jardine area named for her Grandparents, John and Nellie Jardine

to prove they were my cattle. Well, he went home and died that night. At first I thought, that was a year’s work that just went down the road. But then, I thought I trusted Walter with my life. I didn’t need to worry about my cattle. I waited a couple of weeks with respect for the family. Then I called and was told, yes Dottie we know those were your cattle and you’ll be getting a check in the mail. I often think back on those days and

ponder what that says about a man. There was no paperwork, no proof of ownership. That’s Walter Bedell. A man you could look in the eye, shake his hand and know it’s like money in the bank.” The same feeling those teamsters, riders and ranchers get when Dottie invites them to Pioneer Day in Paso Robles. Better than money in the bank! With a cute smile and glimmer in her eye, Dottie says, “Being honored as the Pioneer Day Queen during the 125th Anniversary of Paso Robles means the world to me! And I’m so proud to be beside Ole Viborg our Pioneer Day Marshal!”

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By Meagan Friberg Ole met his future wife, Sandy In 1931, two events took Woodland, at a Grange dance. Sandy says they met in Paso Robles; place that would have a lasting she was working as a secretary for effect on the community of Paso the California Almond Orchards Robles – the very first Pioneer at the time. “But Ole will tell you Day was held and Ole Viborg, we met at the Atascadero Grange,” the 2014 Pioneer Day Marshal, she says. was born in Denmark. The first Before Ole returned to DenMarshal born outside of the mark, he left his 49 Ford in New United States, Ole developed a York. “I tried to sell it for $5 and sense of belonging in the city he nobody wanted to buy it. So, bewould eventually call home when fore I got on the boat I left it on he lived here as an exchange student in the late 1950s. Now, just Ole and Sandy above, and below the side of the road with the key in it and a note that said if you want on a recent anniversary. days before he turns 83, the comit you can have it!” munity will have the honor of In 1958 he headed to Canada. celebrating Ole’s accomplish“In those days you could go to the ments and contributions in Canadian embassy in Denmark, pay true Paso Robles style. $15 to immigrate to Canada and When I sat down and chatyou were automatically a citizen. ted with Ole he talked about I went to Edmonton and then got the path that led him to Paso a job in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan Robles. Born in Lemvig Denwith Everall Engineering paving mark to Paul and Marie (Larand helped build an A&W Root sen) Viborg on Oct. 24, 1931, Beer stand which is still there.” Ole had one younger sister, Ole with parents Paul and Marie The job led to the first time that Grethe. The family had a farm (Larsen) Viborg and sister, Grethe. he stood for a queen – the second time bewhere they grew sugar beets and “Vagn drove a ‘49 Nash and I was in a ‘49 ing for the 2014 Pioneer Day Queen, Dotraised pigs, horses, and chickens. “The proudest day of my life was when Ford. We raced all the way from Bakersfield tie Rieff. As the story goes, Ole was hauling my father gave me my horses. I was 10 years and down the grade that was there before equipment from Moose Jaw to Edmington old and he told me, ‘now this is your team, the new 46,” Ole says. “We raced side-by- to Grand Prairie on the Alaskan Highway. these are the horses you will drive.’ There side all the way from Black Wells Corner to Overloaded and overweight with no permits, he tried sneaking across the border at were two horses – that’s all it took in those Shandon and never met another car.” Entering Shandon, Ole and Vagn no- 4 a.m.; the Mounted Police caught him and days to get the work done.” He was educated in a small schoolhouse, ticed “the nicest farm we’d ever seen.” They brought him before the judge. attended college in Frederiksborg, then knocked on the door and asked to work for “This was when Canada was still under farm school, and served 18 months as a pri- a couple days. Ole chokes up a bit as he re- England’s rule – and the judge said ‘sir you vate in the Danish Army before returning calls meeting the man that would change have to stand for the Queen.’ Standing for the Queen in those days was not the thing to to the farm; by 1957 Ole was curious about the course of his life – Jim Nielsen. “He didn’t say a word to us; his wife did do for someone coming out of Denmark; we life outside of Denmark. “My dad had a nice farm and he was all the talking. It was two days before Jim had fought with Germany and the Queen of making money, but I thought, ‘well, maybe started talking Danish to us – he had moved England, but I did what I had to do.” I could do better.’ That’s when I decided to over from Denmark and hadn’t spoken to Eager to see Sandy and her folks one see how the other side of the world works. anybody in Danish for probably 40 years.” Christmas, Ole learned of a crossing in My friend and I became exchange students Ole’s son, Paul, shares a story involving Montana with only one guard. Visibly and before long we were milking cows on Ole and Jim having a beer in a Shandon emotional telling the story, Ole says, “I Alfred Jacobsen’s farm in Solvang, a couple bar. “The way Dad tells, it, some fool rode told him I was going to California. He his horse into the bar. A dime was put into said, ‘Can’t let you.’ I said, ‘Got a girlfriend hundred of them every day.” Ole and his friend Vagn Skov drove up the jukebox and when it started playing there, tell me when to be back, and I’ll be to San Francisco to see the Golden Gate the horse kicked it through the wall. Ray- here.’ He said ‘be back in 14 days.’ I came Bridge. Driving back, they took the old 99 mond Miller used to tease Dad at the Paso back one day early.” freeway, made stops in Fresno and Bakers- Robles Trail Ride that he was the one that Please see MARSHAL page 24 put the dime in!” field, and then in Shandon.

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MARSHAL from page 22 Paul continues the story, saying, “The guard looks at my dad and says, ‘Made it back, eh? Didn’t think I’d see you.’ This story has a lot of meaning for my dad because the guard pulled some strings for him. He’s always been a man of his word, trustworthy, and the guard could see this in him.” Ole and Sandy married a year later on December 27, 1959. Paul was born in 1962, followed by Katrina in 1963. Living in a small farmhouse for many years, they later built on another part of their El Pomar ranch, and their current home sits on top of a hill overlooking the entire ranch. “I have always been a farmer – you can take the boy off the farm but you can’t take the farm out of the boy,” Ole says. He grew some beets in Shandon, landed a job with Duke Pierce in Morro Bay and helped build the power plant, and joined the Operating Engineers Union so he could make $4 instead of $2. Ole purchased some equipment at an auction and in 1966 the Ole Viborg Incorporated paving business was born, with Sandy running the office-end of things and Ole studying blueprints late at night. “With a 1952 Ford pickup, Oil Pot, International dump truck, and an Austin Western motor grader, Dad has built the company to what it is today,” says Paul, who grew up in the business and now operates Viborg Sand & Gravel Incorporated. “But don’t let him fool anybody; we in the family know who the real boss is – Mom.” The Viborgs have four grandchildren – Paul and his wife Debbie are parents to Ole and Daniika; Katrina and her husband Scott Davis are parents to Kassandra and Karalena. Ole has been a 4-H leader, supports Skills USA, was named PRHS Layman

Viborg family, from left, Ole, daughter Katrina Davis, Sandy, Paul, Scott Davis, and seated, Debbie Viborg.

Above left, Ole and Paul, and right, Ole on horseback. Below left, Board of Directors Heritage Oaks Bank, and right, Ole with Everall truck.

of the Year, served on the Boy Scouts advisory board, received the Boys Scouts’ Silver Beaver Award and James West Fellowship Award, and was named Citizen of the Year. He supports the Mid-State Fair Junior Livestock Auction and is active in the Paso Robles Lions Club, served as the Lions President, Zone Chairman, Deputy District Governor (Dist. 4A3), received the John Snyder Award and was Lion of the Year twice. He was Roblan of the Year in 1984 and the Viborgs were the 2011 Grand Marshal and First Lady for

Templeton’s Independence Day Parade. He is also the chairman of the Jeansville Oil Pump at the Pioneer Museum. Regarding the Jeansville Pump, Katrina says, “One of Dad’s favorite stories is when the Highway Patrol wouldn’t let him bring the HUGE pump from Shandon over Highway 46. So Ole invited the officer on duty to a cup of coffee and a piece of pie at the old Black Oak Restaurant, made sure the officer’s back was to the Highway 46 entrance on 13th, and kept him busy with local gossip while the HUGE pump went by behind him on four different wide-load semis!” Sandy says Ole has “worked so hard for so long. There were times when I wanted to send him back to Denmark but I always changed my mind!” The couple will be married 55 years this December. Katrina describes Ole as perhaps only a daughter can: “He’s hard as concrete on the outside, soft as a teddy bear on the inside. If I could share the confidential ways he has helped hundreds of folks, you would clearly see the teddy bear part! He instilled in me a strong work ethic and the importance of doing things right.” Paul attributes Ole’s success in life to his honesty and integrity. “Dad told me that after the war Denmark was not a very good place to live. He came to California, settled in Paso Robles and it’s been very good for him; he’s always said that he chose the right place.” Having a successful business and raising a family in Paso Robles has given Ole what he could only dreamed as a young exchange student from Denmark. “It’s one of the few places left where you can do business with a handshake. Ninety-five percent of my business was all done on a handshake. I have always believed that you don’t lie and you don’t steal – unless you’re in a poker game, then that’s a different story.”

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The Belle of Pioneer Day 2014, ABIGAIL MARIE VENTURINI, is the sixth generation descendent of her great, great, great grandparents Charles DuVal Morehouse II and Hulda Mariah Lowe, who traveled to California in 1853 and homesteaded in the Willow Creek Area in 1870. Her parents are David and Michele Padilla Venturini and she has an older sister, Alison. Abigail’s grandparents are David Venturini and Wanda Harrison Venturini and Valentine and Julia Smith Padilla. The two brothers of her great, great, great grandfather Charles also homesteaded in the area and all their children attended the Summit School together. Her great, great grandfather, Bert, was born on the family farm in 1877. The area soon became known as the “Morehouse Community.” The Morehouse clan were jack-ofall-trades: ranching, carpentry, etc. Brothers John Ed, Franz and Bert were also harness makers. they had a saddle shop called “Morehouse Harness & Saddlery” on Pine Street between 12th and 13th Streets (there is a photo of their shop in the book Images of Amercia-Paso Robles). Bert married May Heaton is 1906. They lived and farmed on their place in Willow Creek for a number of years and their children all attended Oak Flat School. May was the niece of R.C. Heaton. Bert and May had 9 children. Bert was the Pioneer Day Marshal in 1952 and son Elmer was the Chief of Police at one time and the Pioneer Day Marshal in 1991. Bert and May’s daughter, Doris (Abigail’s great grandmother), married O.B. Smith in 1938. O.B. was the Chief of Police during the 1960’s. Abigail’s great, great grandparents, Vincenzo and Marie Luzi, on her father’s side, emigrated to America in the early 1900’s and settled in the Templeton area. Her great grandmother, Doro, attended Ascension School on York Mountain with her three sisters. She married Midio Venturini in 1935. He came to America from Italy in 1910 and lived in Templeton. They had 6 children.

Abigail has been involved in both 4-H and FAA showing market lambs. She has been involved in Drama and Art through her high school years. She plans on attending college to study Graphic Design and pursue a career in animation. Related families: Morehouse, Luzi, Heaton, Venturini, Smith, Padilla and Harrison.

looking for feed and ended in Bradley. He purchased his first 160 acres around 1911 and in 1923 bought the Avarado Ranch. Their working ranch of 1000 head of sheep grew into cattle livestock, dry land grain, alfalfa and the grape growing family business of today.

her roots to 16th century England. Katie plans to become an Au Pair for a family in Germany before going to college. Related families: Kuhnle, Denney, Weir, Murray, Kinney, Foster and Kleck.

Belle Attendants Dana Christine Alpert represents the Bethel Road Area of Templeton. Her parents are Steve and Lori Lewin Alpert. Dana’s grandparents are Barbara Bethel Lewin and the late Robert Lewin as well as the late Carl and Evelyn Alpert. Her Pioneer Heritage starts with her great, great, great grandparents Jacob and Elizabeth Hege settling in the Estrella area in 1886. Their daughter, Lena, married Ed Leisy and their daughter, Edith Leisy Bethel (Dana’s great grandmother), was the first Mid-State Fair Queen. Her great, great Aunt Edith Leisy Hege, was our Pioneer Day Queen in 1988. Dana’s grandmother Barbara Bethel Lewin was our 2011 Pioneer Day Queen and continues to live in Paso Robles today running her women’s boutique, The Blenders, for 40 years strong. Her mother, Lori, coowns the store. Dana is a senior at Templeton High School and will be serving as the Senior Class President and was nominated to attend the Girls State leadership program over the summer. She plans on attending college and hopes to pursue a career as an attorney or speech pathologist. Related families: Hege, Leisy, Bethel, and Lewin.

Belles, from left, Letty Rae Stockdale (Cholame Gillis Canyon), 2014 Belle Abigail Marie Venturini (Willow Creek), Dana Christine Alpert (Bethel area/Templeton), Katie Anne Kuhnle (Estrella) and Alicia Marie Avila (Lockwood)

Letty Rae Stockdale represents the Gillis Canyon area of the Shandon/ Bitterwater area. Her parents are Rachel Wicks Stockdale and Alan Stockdale. Her grandparents are the late Betty Engelke Wicks and Frank Wicks, as well as Gale and Ina Stockdale. Letty’s great, great grandparents, Robert and Augusta Hillbrick, immigrated from Germany Katie Ann Kuhnle represents the in 1887 and homesteaded in the Estrella area. Her parents are Jeff and Choice Valley area of Bitterwater, Kelly Kinne Kuhnle. Katie’s grand- Chalome. Their daughter, Clara, parents are Frances Murray Kuhnle married John Engelke who had and the late Russell Kuhnle as well as immigrated to the area from GerBillie Foster Kinne and the late Paul many in 1915. They settled in Gillis Canyon where they farmed and Kinne. In 1881 Katie’s great, great grand- ran a chicken ranch. They had four father, Emanuel Kuhnle, immigrated daughters known as “the Engelke to the United States from Swandorf, Girls.” One, Betty Engelke Wicks, Alicia Marie Avila represents the Germany and eventually settled in Letty’s maternal grandmother, Lockwood/Jolon/Bradley area. Her the Estrella area. Her great gran- married Frank Wicks in 1952 and parents are Jeff and DeeDee Roth father, Frank Kuhnle, purchased the settled in Gillis Canyon in 1957. Avila. Alicia’s grandparents are Mar- family ranch in the Shandon area in Frank was known as the “Windgaret Labarere-Craspay Avila and the 1921 where Katie’s family still live mill Man’ for keeping them running late Sam Avila as well as Lila Libby and run the ranching operation to- for the ranching operations in the Roth and the late Henry G. Roth. day. Frank donated many items to area. Alicia’s great, great, great grand- the Pioneer Day Committee. Her Letty is a senior at Shandon High father, Viciente Avida came to the great grandmother, Vera Wiers School and was elected 2014-15 area in 1864 and purchased land at family, were among the founders of Shandon FFA Chapter President. the head of the San Antone River. the Estrella Adobe Church and the Her favorite pastimes are horseback Her great grandfather on her moth- first Pioneer Day Parade. Katie’s late riding, ranch work and calf brander’s side, Gottlob Roth, immigrated grandfather, Paul Kinne, was a vol- ings. Letty pans to attend junior through Ellis Island on his way to unteer at the Pioneer Museum and college and then Brooks Institute Lockwood in the late 1800’s. assisted with construction of Barney in Santa Barbara to study photog Alicia’s great grandfather, Joseph Schwartz Park. raphy and hope to one day have her Labarere, came to the United States in Katie is a senior at Shandon High own studio. 1902 and worked as a sheepherder the School, serving as the ASB vice Related families: Hillbrick, EnSierra Nevadas. He trailed his sheep president. She is interested in ge- gelke, Nelson, Schroeder, Scovel, to Los Angeles and then up the coast nealogy, which led her to discover Wicks, and Root. Alicia is a senior at Paso Robles High School. She has participated in 4-H and has been an FFA member and will serve as her chapter’s president this year. Alicia plans to attend Junior College and go on to study Ag Business. Related families: Labarere, Avida, Avila, Roth, Craspay, Weferling and Libby.

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By Lynne Schmitz There is not much that oldtimers enjoy more than a good old-fashioned get-together. The decades-long tradition of Pioneer Day gives local families several opportunities to see old friends, relive old times and revel in their shared histories. The first of these events for many years has been the San Miguel Lions Club Old Timers Picnic held on the fourth Sunday in August each year in the San Miguel Park. This year was no exception as a large crowd gathered on a beautiful afternoon for the annual fete. The weather was just perfect, as was the fixin’s. Beans, salad and bread complemented the chicken, which was barbecued just right. At this party there is a free lunch – for those over 80 years of age and over 125 free meals were enjoyed. Harry Ovitt was Master of Ceremonies. The oldest gentleman to attend was Harry Wolf of Morro Bay at 105. The oldest lady was Dixie Sinclair Thacker. Ever the gentleman, our MC declined to ask the lady her age, but her daughter Jean Thacker Hoffmann divulged that she is ninety-four. Each received a gift from the Lions Club. Pioneer Day Royalty was on hand to be introduced and greet the crowd. This year’s Queen Dottie Reiff introduced her attendants, daughters

Oldest woman present Dixie Thacker (97) and her daughter Jean Hoffmann

Diane Bjorkland of San Luis Obispo and Mitzi Sewell Smith of Creston. Marshall Viborg and The choice of Ole Viborg his lovely wife Sandy to serve as Pioneer Day Woodland Viborg Marshall changed the tradition of choosing those descended from Pioneer stock and over 80 years old. Ole Marshall Ole Viborg, Belle Abigail Venturini, Royalty himself is a pioneer, moving to Coordinator June Bertoni, Queen Attendants Mitzi Smith Paso Robles from Denmark and Diane Bjorkland. Seated is Queen Dottie Reiff. by way of Canada in 1958. He first came to Paso Robles as an Marie Venturini, represent- They designed and built the exchange student in his junior ing Willow Creek/Lockwood/ large, covered barbecue area year of high school. Ole fell Bradley, is the daughter of David in San Miguel Park which in love with the area and with and Michele Padilla Venturini. has been the scene of many a young lady from a long-time The Belle Attendant present was fund-raising events as well as local family, Sandy Woodland. Alicia Marie Avila, representing family reunions and other large They were married in 1959 Bradley/Lockwood/Jolon and parties. Each summer they pay and Ole started his business of daughter of Jeff and DeeDee for free swimming for San construction and heavy equip- Roth Avila. Her grandmother is ment work. Ole joined the Marie Labarere-Craspay Avila. Miguel youth. They participate Paso Robles Lions Club years Marie Avila’s brother is iconic in the annual nation-wide Liago. He and Sandy have given San Miguel Lion John Craspay ons Speakers Contest for high generously to Paso Robles and who with his wife Gladys Rou- school students interested in environs. geot Craspay by his side has public speaking and national Also attending with mem- been a mover and shaker in San issues, and in the International Lions Club dedication to helpbers of their families were this Miguel for over 60 years. year’s Belle and one of her San Miguel Lions have long ing people with vision problems. four attendants. Belle Abigail been leaders in civic activities. See you all here next year!

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mules a century ago...and somehow, they are 100 times bigger than they were in the parade. The Geneseo one-room schoolhouse, the replica of Paso’s first jail with our notorious desperado, Festus Culpepper safely locked up inside, and an official, original outhouse are “outside buildings” at the campus.

ceeds from this will be split between Whether you were born here, Pioneer Museum, Historical Soare just visiting for the weekend ciety and The Library Foundation. or are showing off the glory of be- As the guy on TV says, “Be thirsty ing a Roblan to friends and family, my Friend!” Monte Mills and the Pioneer Day is just the best, isn’t it? group starts at 2 p.m. for the great And there is plenty going on at the music they are known for. The Lions club will be serving up their Pioneer Museum. Located at 2010 Riverside – specialty sandwiches and fixin’s too. YOUR Museum - adjacent to the Event Center is the almost 3-acre campus that includes Pioneer Museum, Pioneer Day Committee’s storage barns and the Janesville Oil Pump Museum. Everyone loves the parade itself but few ever think about going to the Museum Campus for the start-up of tractors, wagons, The Harvester, trucks, Wayne Harris will share stories of Playto. crawlers and the rest that belong to either the Museum or PDC. Watching them the morning of parade day, the weekend before or even the day before, is really a WOW! To see their big engines fired up and purring and then maneuver out of the parking lot to get in line is just as neat as seeing them roll down Spring. Street. The bands, horses Yarn spinning demonstrations by Kay Thome. and visiting rigs all peel onto Spring from the numbered For another different passel of streets to form what arguably is one fun things to do and see, head to the Museum campus. Park for free of the finest parades anywhere. When the parade is over and at the Event Center and walk over... the beans-in-the-park have been it’s not even 50 yards away. eaten, there is still a lot left of the Outside will be the small-engine day and plenty to do. This year, exposition which showcases all the for the first time, in honor of the “swellest little gas engines running Quasquicentennial (Paso’s celebra- and doing work” that you can ever tion of its 125 years as an incorpo- imagine. Also scheduled to appear rated city) some of the rolling stock is Alex Bruner, a local farrier and is going to stay at city park to be he’ll be demonstrating blacksmithviewed there. Just some – not all! ing while making horseshoes for Firestone Walker and Pithy Little the kids to take home. At the TracSoda Works have very generously tor Barn and Harvester Barn will be donated beer and specially-made the behemoths of the agricultural Ginger ale. They’ll be for sale in world. Standing next to them is a temporary-for-one-day-only Ale jaw-dropping to realize they were Garden ‘ to quench the thirst.’ Pro- the basis for replacing horses and

Engle, a local quilter will be donating a new quilt she made and tickets will go on sale for the drawing to be held in the middle of March during Women’s day. One of the local “spinner ladies” Kay Thome will have her wheel and show how yarn-spinning was done in days gone by. Scattered about the display areas will be “I remember” – posters. So many great Roblan memories! Look for Bearcat memorabilia items in a section set up just for those items! Don’t forget the Smith Sporting Goods Store. Bicycles?? Yessiree! The museum owns and displays a great collection of rare bikes but three of them are really special this year. One is Byby Root will be making butter. the tandem bike that Clark Smith used for his honeymoon 100 years ago when “his friends” messed up his buggy and the only way they could get away was by bike! Next is the formal unveiling and story of the PennyFarthing (Big Wheel) bike that has just been restored after almost 2 years of being ‘on vacation’ at the Hi-Wheel Bike Shop in Berkeley. It’ll go on permanent exhibition right after Pioneer Day concludes. Alex Banner, blacksmith and farrier, The last one leads us right into the will demonstrate his skills. ribbon-cutting ceremony of the The 26,000 square foot building newest display area. that comprises the main part of As you’ve noticed through the Pioneer Museum contains 6,000 past few years, Main Street – Paso artifacts. While some are always in Style has been taking shape in the rotation, most are on display. Mak- upper hall. The long-awaited and ing the day even more interesting beautifully-done Military Display will be Wayne Harris who was born and Recruiting Station will be in Playto – the town that is now at officially unveiled with a ribbon the bottom of Lake Nacimiento! cutting ceremony about 2:30 p.m. He’ll be at the front entry, recalling Dedicated to the men and women tales from his youth and memories from Paso Robles who fought in through the years. the two World Wars, this area Byby Root and Nancy will be is nostalgic for some, tearful for using the washing machine that some, encouraging for some and was built with 3 uses in the design downright interesting for all. Many – wash clothes, churn butter and of the troops who went through make ice cream. This day, they will Camp Roberts remembered El be making fresh butter and serving Please see MUSEUM page 31 it with home-made bread! Sandra

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MUSEUM from page 30 Paso de Robles as a great place to be. A number of them returned and stayed with their families and became part of our backbone in history. Loaded with memorabilia from those soldiers is the 3rd bike – a fold-up BSA WW2 paratrooper bicycle. Funded by the Ron Brooks and Glenn Muggleberg families, you don’t want to miss this latest exhibit area. Music? Of course! Pine Ridge will be playing Bluegrass from 1 to 4 p.m. If this is all beginning to wear you out, there will be tri-tip

The new Military Display, left and right, will be unveiled and above, an old Grain Broadcaster used on the Portuguese Canyon Ranch in 1900.

sandwiches, chips, sodas and water for sale plus plenty of chairs setup under shade to give the legs a rest! And then, on Sunday: Did you know that the Museum has the

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By Chuck Desmond We’re getting used to seeing new entries each year in Paso’s grandest event – Pioneer Day – which of course is headlined by the yearly parade down Spring St. Each successive year opens the way for another opportunity to show off newly re-discovered treasures from our glorious past. In some cases, these treasures have to be restored from whatever condition they were found in. As for things that “roll on down the street,” they have to be parade worthy. There simply can’t be any chance of having a wheel decide to leave the axle, scatter a dozen sidewalk spectators and end up in a store front window! Besides that chaos, it really slows down the parade! We don’t like that. We are so lucky here because we have the Central Coast Woodworkers. They are a mostly-benevolent organization of caring and giving men and women that hand-make all kinds of things from Toys For Tots to cabinets at the Historical Society to teaching youth how to work with wood and use the tools that transform a log into an item of beauty or usefulness. For each of the past four years, they have rebuilt a significant and local wagon into a “piece of beautiful historical rolling stock.” The first was a water wagon with a huge tank. Next came the grand discovery that under the paint of what was thought to be an old hauling wagon, was actually a very historic Civil War Cavalry Military Transport wagon! Third was a 1930s Grain Broadcaster from the August Wolf Ranch in Shandon. It had been up on jacks for years at Pioneer Museum until the men gave it a new deck and wheels that didn’t collapse. Last year witnessed the salvation of a non-descript farm wagon that was in such bad shape, even the termites had left it for dead. When they were done, it became one of the most beautiful entries in the parade.

This year’s project was The Jack Ranch Wagon. Historical Jack Ranch is about 76,000 acres and surrounds the tiny pueblo of Cholame. Sitting basically at the intersection of Highways 41 and 46, it is now owned by the Hearst Corporation since the early1960s and, is one of the largest ranches in the county. The history of the formation of the ranch and the men and women who started it and their migration from Maine to Hollister to SLO county is a great story unto itself. For awhile, the ranch was “the largest wool growing place” in probably all of California. Slowly it morphed into a cattle and grain operation. Because the ranch was so far out from the train depots and towns where supplies could be purchased, everything that was used to sustain the ranching business, had to be tougher than tough. The Jack Ranch Wagon was donated to the Pioneer Day Committee and once again, El Paso de Robles’ very own Wagon Master, Professor Emeritus Wade Taylor, enlisted The Woodworkers, as they are commonly called, to fix it. Built in the late 1800s or early 1900s, the wagon was massively created from heavy hardwood beams and heavy-duty axles and wheels to carry the heavy loads of grain and feed. When fully loaded, it weighed so much that it took 6 to 10 draft horses or mules to pull it. Then, someplace along the way, probably as motorized trucks became available and somewhat reliable, it was converted to a feed wagon. That meant it stayed out on the ranch but now had a feed-box built in to supply feed to fill troughs at the feeding pens across the ranch. At Pioneer Museum on Riverside, there is a dedicated area that showcases itself as an oldtime woodworking area. Most of the year it is a display area as part of the Museum’s collection but during ‘wagon rebuild season’ it becomes home to CCWA where the volunteers do their work. Michael Aroner is this year’s lead honcho

The Central Coast Woodworkers latest project, above, and completed wagon, below

and along with a half dozen others, they tore into the project. Funding was supplied with some private donations and proceeds from the Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest. To get the Ranch Wagon back to ‘original,’ the feed box was removed for starters. Then, all the heavy lumber was taken off and the good pieces were set aside to be re-used. The paint was stripped; wheels and axles were rebuilt; a new set of side rails were crafted plus an entire new seat and set of springs were created. Little by little, the wagon was reassembled, complete with a brand new tongue, and everything received a bright new coat of blue and red paint. All added up, about 500 volunteer hours were spent. The wagon will be pulled by a 4-up or 6-up set of draft horses. As part of Paso’s Quasquicentennial, following the parade and bean-feed in the park, a few wagons will remain in City Park for the day. To cap off the Pioneer Day experience, make sure you head to Pioneer Museum campus to see all these wagons, the tractors and so much more up close and personal. Food, a small engine show, music and of course the museum with 6,000 artifacts is open for visitors. For more information about the Central Coast Woodworkers, go to CCWWA.org – notice the extra “W” – or call the new President, Ms. Bonnie McElwain at 927-1271.

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A Serious Back-Yard Toy Tons o f Rumely Tractor Rolls into

By Chuck Desmond By far, the biggest of the new entries in this year’s parade is a 1912 Rumely E Oil Pull Tractor. It is owned by Tom Madden, the Vice-Chair of Pioneer Day Committee – the men and women who put together the parade and the Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest. Madden has been part of Pioneer Day Committee for the past 15 years. He’s been collecting tractors for a lot longer than that! The tractor was originally built in LaPorte, Indiana and was shipped by train to Saskatchewan, Canada where it was used on a very large farm as a ‘Prairie Tractor.’ The terrain is far more flat than our hills and mountains and so, a “wheel tractor” as opposed to a “crawler with tracks” was definitely useable there. More than likely, it was used for plowing, thrashing and pulling a harvester. In the 60s, it was purchased by a collector by the name of John Tysse in Crosby, North Dakota. Tysse saved this Rumely and many other early Prairie Tractors from the scrap-man’s truck. In turn he sold it to a private collector in Upstate New York where it stayed for 50 years and underwent a mechanical upgrade with new gearing and a rebuilt engine. Tom bought it and continued the rejuvenation project in Hobart, Indiana to get it into the prime condition it is in today. The paint, decals, the exhaust stack, size of the radiator, and operator canopy are what you will notice

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Tom Madden guides the 13 ton Rumely tractor off the trailer. The logo, above, and right, radiator and huge fly wheel.

first after you pick your jaw up from gasping at its sheer size. The tractor originally sold for about $3200 and today, just to ship it here most likely cost more than that! The shipping from Hobart included a recent stop in Utah for an antique equipment show. The behemoth is 9’8” wide, 11’ tall and 19’ long. The wheels are 80” in diameter and the flywheel

is 48” in diameter and 6 1/2” at the face! Only 2 cylinders provide power for the tractor. They fire from ignitors and not spark plugs. Each of them is 10” in diameter with a 12” stroke and both of them ‘throw together.’ The motor is designed to generate power and not speed. As such, it generates 30 hp of pull-power at the draw-bar and 76 hp at the pulley for the belt!

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The handcrafted Tomol (Chumash word for boat) created by Paso Robles resident Tom Taylor will be on display at the Pioneer Museum from October 2 - 16th. Tomol Ava is an eight foot long child-sized replica of the type boat used on the Central Coast in the late 19th century. It is made entirely from wood that was donated by Big Creek lumber. After Pioneer Day festivities the Tomol will return to the Morro Bay Natural History Museum where it will be seen by students from throughout the county. Taylor is very involved in educating local youth and assisting with school garden projects.

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Paderewski Festival returns to Paso Robles

By Meagan Friberg The 2014 Paderewski Festival comes to life November 6-9 with concerts, youth piano recitals, film screenings, dance performances, exhibits, and more. Honoring the legacy of Paso Robles’ most famous resident, Ignacy Jan Paderewski, this year’s festival will have ten events taking place locally over the course of four days. Paderewski is described on the festival’s website as “a virtuoso pianist, composer, humanitarian, orator and politician – he was the first Prime Minister of independent Poland after World War I – with a charismatic personality and popular appeal and a musical legacy that continues to inspire generations of musicians all around the world.” “I have always admired Paderewski, not only as a musician but for his giving spirit and his role as a great humanitarian,” said Paderewski Festival Artistic Director Marek Zebrowski. First visiting the area in 1914 seeking the health benefits of the local hot springs, Paderewski frequently stayed at the Paso Robles Inn. He later used $75,000 to purchase land locally; he developed almond orchards and grape vineyards at his ranches, Rancho San Ignacio and Rancho Santa Helena. By the mid-1930s his wines were considered one of the top 10 in California by the LA Times. “Paderewski’s dream was to retire here in Paso Robles and use the funds from his ranches to start a music school – now we are helping to bring that dream alive,” said Zebrowski. History of the festival The annual festival, initially launched in Paso Robles in 1993, was temporarily suspended after the death of one of its organizers and the 2003 earthquake. It was re-launched in 2006 with a solo recital at Cass Winery by English pianist Jonathan Plowright thanks to Zebrowski, with the help of locals including Steve Cass and Joel Peterson, grandson of the festival’s founder, Virginia Peterson. “Steve Cass is the most gracious, accommodating person that I know,” said Zebrowski. Also the Director of the Polish Music Center at USC, Zebrowski has witnessed the growth of the festival firsthand. After the first Cass Winery concert, a committee of volunteers was formed and plans were underway for the 2007 Paderewski Festival. “I am delighted that we continue to have amazing cooperation from the community and that we have such a wonderful Board of Directors,” said Zebrowski. “The board members are all volunteers and they put a lot of

dents at the manor house of Paderewski’s former estate, Kąśna Dolna. Since then, selected local and Polish musicians spend time in each other’s respective countries, with the locations alternating each year. “The kids spend a week together, practicing, doing concerts, going hiking, learning some cultural background and history – it is a life-changing experience for them,” said Zebrowski. This year, there will be two youth musicians from Poland and two from Ukraine spending time with local host families. “After a week of working together, the kids don’t want to part with one another – they become lifelong friends.” Piano teachers in San Luis Obispo, Monterey and Santa Barbara counties are encouraged to submit applications Marek Zebrowski, Artistic for their talented young pianists for the Director of the Paderewski Festival’s 2014 Youth Piano CompetiFestival, along with a slew of tion. Open to piano students – juniors, local volunteers, will bring ages 10-14, and seniors, ages 15-18 The 2013 Paderewski Festival Youth Piano Competition winners the 2014 festival to the – who currently study with an estabare pictured, left to right: Sydney Haughian, Ivan Davidek, Paso Robles community lished piano teacher and reside within Bella Oldenburg, Daniel Ha, Kevin Park, and Evan Lin. November 6-9. the above counties; professional pianists their time and effort into keeping this was drawn up with a goal of “establish- may not apply. festival going.” ing cultural, educational, personal and The competition jury will be headed Former Paso Robles Mayor Frank commercial exchanges between the two by Zebrowski, along with India D’AviMecham initiated a sister city agree- cities that share their historical ties to gnon and Paul Woodring from the music department at Cal Poly, SLO. Cash prizes ment between Paderewski’s former es- Ignacy Jan Paderewski.” will be awarded; winners will be invited tate in Poland, Kąśna Dolna and Paso Youth Piano Competition to perform during the 2014 Paderewski Robles. After an enthusiastic response & International Piano Festival and all audition participants will from the Ministry of Culture and Na- Competition tional Heritage in Poland, a delegation Finalists from the 2007 and 2008 receive a certificate. representing the Paderewski Festival Paderewski Youth Piano competitions Selected winners may also apply to Board of Directors traveled to Poland to took part in the first Paderewski Festi- travel to Poland in the summer of 2015 tour the area and meet with local lead- val Youth Exchange Program in 2009. under the exchange program. This allers. According to the festival’s website, They participated in piano workshops expenses-paid trip includes piano workthe agreement was signed in 2008 and and master classes alongside Polish stu- shops, master classes and concert performances at Kąśna Dolna and the historic Jagiellonian University in Kraków. The Paderewski International Piano Competition, held every three • Friday, Oct. 3: Youth Piano Competition application deadline, years, takes place in the Polish city of entry forms at www.paderewskifest.com. Bydgoszcz; laureates of the competition are invited to perform in Paso • Saturday, Oct. 25: Youth Piano Competition auditions, Cass Winery Robles. The Festival Gala concert on • Wednesday, Nov. 5: Recital of Youth Exchange Program pianists Nov. 8 will feature a solo piano recital from Poland and Ukraine, Cass Winery by Zheeyoung Moon, winner of the • Thursday, Nov. 6: 6:30 p.m. wine reception, 7 p.m. concert, Celebration 2013 competition; she will also provide a master class for all interested pianists of Paderewski’s birthday with Cuesta College Choir program, Cass Winery on Nov. 7. • Friday, Nov. 7: 11 a.m. Concert of Youth Exchange Program students from The Paderewski Festival is a non-profit Poland and Ukraine, Cuesta College, SLO; 2 p.m., Master Class with Zheeyoung organization. In July, the Hind FoundaMoon, Paso Robles Inn Park Ballroom; 7 p.m. wine reception and recital of tion of SLO gifted a grant worth $2,500 classical music with Mariusz Patyra, violin and Giovanni Caella, piano, in support of the 2014 Paderewski FestiPaso Robles Inn Park Ballroom val Youth Piano Competition. Committed to funding community-based projects and • Saturday, Nov. 8: 10 a.m. Documentary of 2013 Paderewski Festival, programs that encourage people to work plus feature film Impromptu (1991) about Chopin, Park Cinemas, Paso Robles; together to build an enduring legacy for 12:30 p.m. Polish dance group Krakusy presents traditional and folk dances, future generations, the Hind Foundation’s Paso Robles City Park Gazebo; 4 p.m. Recital of 2014 Youth Piano Competition strives to provide nonprofit organizations winners, Paso Robles Inn Park Ballroom; 7:30 p.m. Gala Concert with pianist with resources, tools, and ideas so they can Zheeyoung Moon, winner of 2013 Paderewski International Piano Competition, achieve their objectives and better serve their purpose, members, and communifeaturing solo works by Chopin, Paderewski and others, Paso Robles Inn Park Ballroom ties. For additional information on the • Sunday, Nov. 9: 11 a.m. Recital of Youth Exchange Program pianists from 2014 Paderewski Festival, call 235-5409 Poland and Ukraine, location TBD or go to www.paderewskifest.com.

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Rainbow Bright preschool celebrates 25 years in business By Heather Young Helen Toev started Rainbow Bright Christian Learning Center at 739 23rd St. in Paso Robles in August 1989 when the First Mennonite Church – where Toev attends – asked her and Rebecca Rios, the preschool’s previous director, if they’d like to start a preschool as an outreach ministry. At the time, the women ran a home preschool that was an offshoot of Paso Christian Preschool, which was part of the Nazarene Church. They said yes and opened with 10 children. Initially the center was licensed for 20 children, but in 2003 a generous donation was given allowing an addition to be built that doubled the capacity to 40 children per day from 2 to 6 years of age – all children must be toilet-trained prior to entering the preschool. Most of the children at the preschool, Toev said, are full-time. The school’s motto is “Where God’s little promises grow and learn.” Now is the time of year, Toev said, that the school starts getting a lot of calls from parents as older siblings head back to school and the younger sibling wants to go to school too. As of the end of August, Rainbow Bright had 19 students on the books. The preschool is a non-denomi-

national preschool even though it’s under the umbrella of the Mennonite Church. The children learn basic biblical truths, such as loving one another, caring about one another and caring for God’s word. “Basically, instilling in them what Jesus taught – caring for each other, sharing,” Toev said. Not only does the preschool offer the child care element, but the children also learn about the world around them, they build their vocabulary, learn language skills and start learning math. Toev said what they learn at the preschool helps them function better in kindergarten because they’ve learned the basics, can transition from activity to activity and learn confidence speaking in front of a group through show and tell.

“A lot of preschools don’t really focus on the academics of a child’s early childhood education,” Toev said about what makes Rainbow Bright different. “We introduce [it], but we don’t force them to learn – but they’re like little sponges, wanting to learn. ... Ours in a sense is that we can teach the love of God to them and make it a more natural thing than a dictatorial thing.” Toev said that the preschool is very structured so that the children know what’s coming next. “I think that children are more secure knowing what’s coming next,” she said. Most of the academic learning occurs in the morning, as the children have rest time from 1 to 3 p.m. The subjects rotate throughout the week, although music and move-

ment occur every day. First Mennonite Church Pastor Pastor [sic] Romero visits the preschool twice a week to pray with the children. Toev said the preschool puts an emphasis on alphabet concepts with phonics of letter sounds and printing. Beginning Spanish and Sign-Language is incorporated in the children’s daily routine. The children are broken into two classes: Sparkles for the 2- and 3-year-olds and Treasures Pre-Kindergarten for the 4- and 5-year-olds. Toev has been teaching preschool her whole career, which started in 1978 at Paso Robles Christian School. “My prayer for all of our families is that we work together to help their little ones succeed in this learning process,” Toev said. “I get so excited to see children discovering their world! There is no better feeling in the world than to see the happiness in their eyes and their excitement, too, when they have completed a task successfully. It empowers them to strive for their next discovery.” “[The] longevity that we’ve had shows that we’ve done something right,” Toev said. For more information, go to www.fmcpaso.org/rainbow-brightchristian-learning-center or call 238-0551.

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The proceeds help support The Children’s Museum’s programs and daily operations expenses. The Museum is a special place for children and their families to spend time and play together in a safe and educational

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Leah Gibson runs for National FFA Office By Heather Young After being an FFA member for four years at Paso Robles High School, Leah Gibson spent a year traveling around California as a State FFA Officer. She was part of a six-person team, all recent high school graduates from around California, that spent a year between high school and college promoting FFA to high schools. Now, she’s running for National FFA Office. “You are essentially the brand of FFA,” Gibson said about being a national officer. The team of six national officers will meet with CEOs and promote national FFA initia-

tives. “You travel the entire time.” Gibson said she will visit more than 30 states during her year as a national officer if she is elected at the national conference CHECK THIS! Each state sends one representative to the national conference, who then runs for national office. The six people elected include a president and secretary, who are elected from the delegation at large, and four vice presidents, one from each region. Though she said regardless of where one is from, they all basically play the same role. “If I get elected, I’ll finish out this semester, then I’ll start,” Gibson said.

“I don’t really have an ag background,” Gibson said. “I joined 4-H because it looked like fun and my brothers did it.” She added that As a state officer, she had a really good FFA teacher, Gibson traveled which caused her to get more inaround California volved in FFA. Before joining FFA, visiting more than she was a member of Chaparral 100 high schools. 4-H Club. “We teach the classes all day,” she said. At the end “My favorite part [of FFA] is of the year, the state officers put on that once students are part of FFA, a leadership conference in Fresno in they don’t want to settle for anyApril, which ends the officers’ year. thing below excellence,” Gibson Gibson is currently a sophomore said, adding that FFA members at Chico State University, and if leave with well-equipped knowlshe is elected to national office, edge in the agriculture industry. she plans to return there after her Not only was she an FFA memyear traveling with FFA. She is ber all four years of high school, but majoring in agriculture science and she was also an officer for three of those years. education.

38 teams compete at Long Course Junior Olympics Championship Swim Meet

North County Aquatics places 9 th

Twenty-One swimmers from the North County Aquatics Swim Team competed in Clovis, Ca. at the Central California Long Course Junior Olympic Championships, July 17-21. Thirty Eight teams from across Central California and Nevada competed in the event. With twenty-one swimmers, NCA girls placed seventh, the boys placed thirteenth and overall NCA placed ninth. Twenty of these swimmers came back to swim in the finals in at least one event. NCA came home with 48 medals in all; four of these

were GOLD- Sheridan Lee-200 Fly, Mackenzie Ruppe-50 Breast, Audrey Hughes- 400 Free / 50 Fly / ; and six were SILVER MEDALS Kasey Moffitt 200 Free, 200 Back, Audrey Hughes 200 Free/ 100 Back/ 100 Fly, Sheridan Lee 1500 Free. Plus Audrey Hughes came home with the 12 year old HIGH POINT AWARD. Many of their swimmer’s shined at this championship swim meet, many making finals they had never done before at a Junior Olympic competition.

Top row, left to right: Coach Amanda Hughes, Head Coach Heather Moffitt, Gavin Hughes, Nick Reeves, Shane Elder, Ethan LaCaro, Coach Stephanie Lee. Center row: Alyssa Mickey, Kasey Moffitt, Cecelia Ramirez, Sheridan Lee, Audrey Hughes. Bottom row: Johnny Flanagan, Mackenzie Ruppe, Kaitlyn Hebrard, Ava Hughes, Sarah Clark, Kendall Moffitt, Robert Clark. Not Shown: Emily Christian, Elyse McIntyre, Aspen Bryant, Grant Scheiffele and Tatiana Smeltzer

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Grand Opening held for Oak Park Phase I The initial phase of the Oak Park housing at 28th and 30th Streets, between Park and Railroad Streets, is now complete, and soon 80 families will be moving into their new homes. The Phase 1 Grand Opening was held on September 12 with a number of community leaders, representatives of the development team and Oak Park residents on hand. “The vision for this project started 9 to 10 years ago,” said Paso Robles Housing Authority Executive Director David Cooke. “About 20 months ago we held a rather unusual ground breaking on this spot with heavy equipment tearing down one of the units that had stood since 1942 as public housing. “Why Oak Park?” said Cooke. “Housing matters…this is a huge difference for these families, especially the children who can be proud of their home. For those in low and very low income housing we’re especially proud of this effort. Wow! What a transformation, we still have a long way to go with the additional phases but what a great start with 14 families moving in this week!” “I’ve lived here for 20 years,” said resident and member of the PRHA Board of Commissioners Sheryl Bragg. “I stand here today and thank you for all the opportunities you’ve provided me and my children, through the soccer programs and YouthWorks. I thank you for

making this a better place to live for all the residents. I am so happy for everyone, this is a great opportunity, absolutely beautiful with all the modern conveniences.” It was announced during her introduction that she is moving to a larger home off site, but Bragg stated after the program that she’s having second thoughts after touring the units and may want to stay after all. Oak Park I is an 80-unit multifamily rental housing development for low-income families earning up to 60 percent of the area median income, including 32 units designated as Section 8 project based voucher

assisted households and 20 units for farmworker families. When completed, a total of 300 affordable housing units will replace the original 148 units built on the approximately 25 acre site in 1942. “Two years ago, the apartments on the Oak Park I property had reached the end of their useful life. In their place, we have built 80 new rental homes with modern amenities and renewable energy standards,” said Starla Warren of the Monterey County Housing Authority Development Corporation (HDC). HDC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and serves as developer of Oak Park in part-

nership with Paso Robles Housing Authority (PRHA), who manages the property. The Oak Park Apartments is a net-zero energy development, and has been designed to offset 100% of the common area and residential units use. Additional environmental features include parking and driveway areas with previous concrete to collect storm water for eventual percolation into the soils beneath the site. Unit amenities include central air, blinds, carpet, storage, walk-in closets, balcony, refrigerator, oven, dishwasher, garbage disposal and washer/dryer hookups. An on-site manager, laundry and community rooms, picnic area, playground, basketball and volleyball courts will be on property. Phase II of the Oak Park Apartments has been funded and construction is scheduled to begin at the end of the year. Speakers for the grand opening event included a representative of Senator Bill Monning, a representative of Assemblyman Katcho Achadjian, PRHA Executive Director David Cooke, Paso Robles Mayor Duane Picanco, Paso Robles City Councilman Fred Strong, PRHA Board Chairman Bob Fonarow, PRHA Board Commissioner Dick Willhoit, resident and PRHA Board Commissioner Sheryl Bragg, HDC Board of Directors Chairman Thomas Espinoza, and HDC President/CEO Starla Warren.

Boston Marathon Qualifier. Race start is at 7 a.m., note that this year Airport Road, from Buena Vista to Estrella, will be completely shut down. Make your way to Le Vigne via Buena Vista Rd. All proceeds from the Paso Robles Harvest Marathon will benefit the Paso Robles High School Athletic Department. Our student-athletes compete in 23 sports as a mem-

ber of the PAC-7 Athletic League. Recent years have seen significant reductions in funding to the athletic department. We are currently forced to maintain our programs with community support through the PRHS Athletic Boosters and local organizations like Paso Robles Rotary. Without the help of these committed organizations and parent volunteers each year, our various athletic

programs would not be possible. The Paso Robles Harvest Marathon and other events throughout the year will provide the funding necessary to equip, coach and transport our student-athletes. Harvest Marathon: $120 Harvest Half Marathon: $90 Harvest 5K: $40 For information, check out harvest marathon.com

Starla Warren, third from left, of Monterey HDC and PR Housing Authority Executive Director David Cooke cut the ribbon, opening Oak Park, Phase1.

5 th Annual PR Rotary Harvest Marathon set for Oct. 26

The Paso Robles Rotary Club and Paso Robles High School Athletic Boosters have announced the merger of the Athletic Boosters annual Wine Vine Run and the annual Paso Robles Rotary Harvest Marathon. The Paso Robles Rotary has long been committed to the development of Paso Robles youth, and the Paso Robles Harvest Marathon is no exception. This year’s race will take place on Sunday, Oct. 26, at the beautiful Le Vigne Winery, located at 5115 Buena Vista Drive in Paso Robles... enjoy breathtaking views of local vineyards at harvest time as you run the marathon, half marathon or 5K courses. This is a California Full Marathon – 26.2 Miles Certified

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“Warbirds Over Paso” Air Show delayed until 2015 The Estrella Warbirds Air Show, “Warbirds Over Paso 3,” originally scheduled for November 1 at the Paso Robles Airport has been postponed until 2015. “The museum is in the midst of three major building projects,” stated Warbirds President Sherm Smoot. “The 6000 sq ft addition to Woodland’s Auto Display building; the new construction of the 5000 sq ft Red Ball Express Motor Pool Building, being funded by Herman Pfauter of Santa Barbara to house his collection of large WWII vehicles; and a 35’ x 80’ extension onto Hangar One. These projects are all due to start within the next month and are waiting final plan

approval from the City to issue the permits. Due to the construction during the planned time of the Air Show the board of directors opted to defer the Air Show until 2015. These expenses coupled with a tight economy has made it difficult for us to secure sponsorship. This gives us a full year to work on some big corporate sponsors for the air show.” The Warbirds are also in negotiation with the City to acquire the 10 acres on the West side of the museum for future

expansion. “When the three new buildings are completed we will be built out on the existing parcels,” added Smoot. “The plans for the new property on the West include at least two 140 x 140 hangars. These buildings will also be solar powered, the first step for the museum going green. “The new master plan will call for the new parcel to be all aviation related and the existing parcel to be all automotive (both military and Woodland Auto Display) with a central parking lot between and the Hind Pavilion still being the main entrance.

“With these new additions we are always looking for volunteers to help out. Anyone having three hours per month to donate their time to volunteer would be greatly appreciated. We are in the midst of establishing a new volunteer incentive program which rewards our volunteers based upon the number of hours they volunteer.” For details, check out ewarbirds.org, call 227-0440 or stop by the Estrella Warbirds Museum, 4251 Dry Creek Road in Paso Robles. Open Thursday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Mondays on major federal holidays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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“Kids Art Smart” The Salon Roux 5th Anniversary Concert raised $14,000 for Studios on the Park “Kids Art Smart” program that brings elementary students to Studios for hands-on professional art classes that are free of charge. Ordinarily these students (most are low-income or at -risk) receive no formal art education. Salon Roux owner Jacque Leonard stated, “For our fifth year, I wanted to give back to the community. I know that if I hadn’t been in art classes, I wouldn’t be where I am today. Our goal is to raise enough money to cover the costs for the coming school year.” The hugely successful concert was held on August 23 at Castoro Cellars Winery featuring A.J.Croce and The Janks. Main Street Candidates Forum Downtown Paso Robles Main Street Association and F. McLintock’s presents the 2014 City Council Candidates Forum on Tuesday, Oct 7, from 7 to 10 a.m. at F. McLintock’s 1234 Park Street in Paso Robles. Meet the candidates, ask your questions and get their perspective on the most important issues facing Paso Robles. The moderator is Chris Williams, Superintendent of Paso Robles

Joint Unified School District. For more information, call Main Street at 238-4103. School Board Candidates Forum School Board Candidates Forum sponsored by American Association of University Women (AAUW) at the District Office Board Room, moderated by the League of Women Voters, on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. For questions contact Pat Stevens at 239-1774. “God’s Not Dead’ at Trinity The community is invited to a special showing of God’s Not Dead on Friday, Oct. 17 at Trinity Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 940 Creston Road in Paso Robles. Hot Dogs will be served at 6 p.m. with the movie starting a 6:30 p.m. No charge for the event, the film is rated for ages 12 and above. Movie summary and ratings: In order to pass his college philosophy course, Christian freshman Josh Wheaton must convince his class and the atheist professor that God exists. Can he prove it? Rated PG, Dove approved, 120 minutes. For information contact jthompson@ trinitylutheranpaso.org or call 238-3702, ext. 205. City Council Candidates Forum On Monday, Oct. 20, the Paso Robles Republican Women will host a Candidate’s Forum with the five candidates running for Paso Robles City Council. Visitors are welcome to attend this in-

formative luncheon meeting at the Paso Robles Golf Club, 1600 Country Club Drive, 11:30 a.m. for check-in, 12 noon lunch/meeting. Cost is $20 cash or check at door. Make reservations by October 13 to Kate Morgans at 226-5620 or email at kate@adelaideadvisors.com. Adult Wellness Adult Wellness & Prevention Screening serves the County of San Luis Obispo providing free health screening for adults (50+) including monitoring of blood pressure, pulse and weight as well as finger prick blood test screening for anemia, blood sugar and cholesterol and nutritional /lifestyle Counseling. No appointment needed, first come, first served The schedule for October: • Tuesday, Oct. 7, 9 a.m. to 12 noon - Atascadero, Colony Park Community Center, 5599 Traffic Way. Full Lipid Panel available at this site for $20 fee,

appointment recommended, call 5442484 ext. 1. • Thursday, Oct. 16, 9 a.m. to 12 noon - Atascadero, California Manor, 10165 El Camino Real • Wednesday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m. to 12 noon - Paso Robles Senior Center, 270 Scott Street, free dental screening. For more information, contact Community Action Partnership Adult Wellness Prevention Screening, 1030 Southwood Drive, San Luis Obispo, phone 544-2484, ext. 1. Hesperia Country Faire Hesperia Hall will be holding their “Annual Country Faire and Fund raising Quilt Raffle” on Sunday, Oct. 26, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at their historic hall. Country faire hosts vendors, food, Country kitchen selling whole homemade desserts, and live music by featured artist Nick Brittan. Please see T N’ T page 45

Fred Bruen honored as September Roblan

The Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce honored Fred Bruen as the September Roblan of the Month during the mixer held at La Reina Mexican Restaurant at 1144 Black Oak Drive. Fred is a Realtor with RE/ MAX Parkside Real Estate and the RE/MAX Real Estate Network. He was honored with the Paso Robles Realtor of The Year award for 2005. Fred has been involved with the Paso Robles Arts Festival since its inception. He has been a part of the Up With Kids Back to School Shopping Spree over the first 12 years of its existence. Loaves and Fishes, RISE, Singing Hands Children’s Choir and others continue to be organizations Fred supports. For more information about the Paso Robles Chamber, check out pasorobleschamber.com.

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IndieFlix now available at Paso Robles Library The Paso Robles City Library, in partnership with RBdigital from Recorded Books (Prince Frederick, MD), is pleased to announce the availability of IndieFlix for Libraries, a premier online service that streams thousands of award-winning films from festivals around the world. IndieFlix provides a forum where filmmakers and their audiences can interact, building a community that translates artistic vision into commercial success. “This is a great service,” states Library Manager Karen Christiansen. “Films range in length from short subjects to documentaries to feature length films, and cover a range of genres such as animation, foreign, romance, sports, thriller

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able as an eBook original. It’s a story of a beautiful woman’s romantic past coming back to haunt her in the form of an otherworldly visitor seeking justice. More info and book is available at www.dianneemley.com. Saving Your Business from Disaster Over 60% of small businesses have no disaster plan and no off-site data back-up. Are you one of them? On Wednesday, Nov. 5, the Paso Robles Fire Department and the Chamber of Commerce are holding

a half-day workshop, Saving Your Business from Disaster, to help you create your plan. In fact, they’ll be providing a simple workbook to fill in and voila! – you’ll have your plan. You’ll also get to hear from and ask questions of a variety of experts – from a seismologist talking about earthquakes to someone from Napa talking about how this latest earthquake impacted their businesses and their tourist industry. For more information or to attend visit www.pasorobles chamber.com.

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By Heather Young It’s October, fall is here and Halloween is fast approaching it. Not only are pumpkins and butternut squash plentiful, but so are the haunted houses. While there are several choices for haunted houses around the county, there are two places in the Paso Robles area: Templeton REC Foundation’s and San Marcos Ranch’s in San Miguel. For the fourth year, the Templeton REC Foundation will put on its haunted house, Nightmare on Main Street, at 99 Main St. in a historic home The haunted house is hosted by the foundation and a local community group. “The great thing about this Haunted House is there are indoor and an outdoor sections,” Templeton Community Services Assistant to General Manager/ Board Secretary Laurie Ion said. “Lots of surprises, sound effects, visual effects, etc. You’re never quite prepared for what’s about to happen.” Each year the haunted house’s features are changed – few exceptions -- which, Ion said makes it fun for returning people. “It’s pretty scary,” Ion said. “We actually had an adult pee her pants. We don’t advise children to [go through the haunted house].” While the 12 and under crowd aren’t encouraged to go through the house, they are not prohibited.

The haunted house is open Friday, Oct. 17, Saturday, Oct. 18, Thursday, Oct. 23 through Saturday, Oct. 25, and Wednesday, Oct. 29 through Thursday, Oct. 30 from 7 to 10 p.m., and Friday, Oct. 31 and Saturday, Nov. 1 from 7 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $10 each or $30 for a family four-pack – sold only through October 16 – at Templeton Market & Deli or Templeton Community Services District office. For more information, 235-7593.

“Every loves it from little kids up to grown up kids – grandpas,” Davis said. The haunted house is 70 linear feet, but as people progress through the darkened place, different elements light up or pop out as they are motion - or sound-activated. Davis cautions that the haunted house is scary and recommends that children 5 and under not go through it, but it is left up to the parent’s discretion. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Instead she recommends the lit San Marcos Ranch has once tlest visitors go through the corn again opened its haunted house maze, which isn’t scary, though – and corn maze, as well as other there are some decorations of activities for children and adults. witches and monsters. Most of the Owner Carolyn Davis said the decorations, however, are of prinfarm’s haunted house is one of cesses and Disney characters. Each person who enters the maze is given the best.

a map showing the way, as well as all of the dead ends. At each dead -end there’s a picture of a character and a number. The numbers are then recorded by the maze wanderer, who then gets a prize at the end. Additionally, visitors to the farm can also sling large and small pumpkins into a field, ride through a maze in an electric car – only for children 6 and younger and 60 pounds and lighter. The farm, located at 775 San Marcos Road, Paso Robles, is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with the last maze ticket sold at 5 p.m. The farm is open until October 31. For more information, go to www. mygrannysgardens.com or call 467-3315. For the younger costumed-ghouls, Paso Robles Main Street’s Trick or Treat Downtown event is the place to go for early haunting from 3 to 6 p.m. From 4 to 7 p.m., the Paso Robles Historical Society will provide a barbecue dinner benefitting the society and attendees can get their photos taken with the witches. A pumpkin carving contest will be held at 6 p.m. in Downtown City Park at the fountain, followed by a live performance of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” by the Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation, and Class Act Dance. For more information, go to www. pasoroblesdowntown.org or call 238-4103.

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ROUND TOWN Founder’s Day By Heather Young Though school has resumed, Templeton hasn’t gone quiet. After hosting Movies in the Park in September and Concerts in the Park in the summer, Templeton Chamber of Commerce will host the 13th annual Wine & Roses Bike Ride on Saturday, Oct. 11, which starts and ends at Templeton Community Park. The annual bike ride features 30-, 62and 100-mile ride options, which all go through rolling hills and vineyards east of Templeton. The ride is limited to 350 participants, who are then invited for a post-ride celebration that includes a barbecue lunch with beer, wine and roses. People who ride 100 miles start at 7 a.m., 60 miles at 8 a.m. and 30 miles at 9 a.m. The event is sponsored by Wild Horse Winery, Firestone Walker Brewery, Templeton Feed & Grain, Castoro Cellars, Bike Lane Inn, Supreme Nutrition, Crystal Springs Water and Adelaide Floral. “We’ve changed the routes so they are exclusively on the east side of 101,” Templeton Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sarah Maggelet said. “There was a large grade that we took off the route, [making the route

more accessible to all level of riders].” The bike ride was organized by former Templeton Community Services District General Manager Bill Van Orden and his wife, Patty, for the first 11 years. While Templeton Chamber was involved throughout the years, it wasn’t until last year that the chamber fully took over organizing the bike ride. Proceeds from the event will benefit the chamber as well as Templeton High School Athletic Boosters and Templeton Library Association. “It’s our single biggest fundraiser of the year,” Maggelet said.“We just put out the word to local nonprofits...We ask them to bring us volunteers, because it does take a lot of volunteers [to put on the event]. Those were the two nonprofits that took us up on that.” Wild Horse Winery will host Bike Bash the night before the ride with a pasta dinner at 5:30 p.m. Maggelet said the event will be over early so everyone can get home early to rest for the bike ride. “Early October is such a beautiful time here,” Maggelet said. “It’s a really fun event.” For more information or to register for the ride, go to www.wineandrosesride.com.

Templeton’s annual Founder’s Day Street Fair will be held on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. on Main Street between Third and Fifth streets. The Templeton Historical Museum and Templeton 4-H Club will give out a free slice of pie or cake to everyone in attendance. The event includes a beer garden, wine by the glass or bottle from Clavo Cellars, food vendors, kid activities, craft vendors, old time engines and Model T cars. “I think it’s special because it celebrates the agricultural and railroad heritage of our community,” Maggelet said. “We were the end of the line here [in the mid to late 1800s going south]. This was a hub, there were saloons and hotels...It’s really fun to have an annual street faire that is a little more geared toward the resident than the tourist. This event is really for the people who live here.” Maggelet said that one of the big changes this year is that it happens on a Saturday rather than Sunday because many of the businesses are not open on Sundays. “My thought was that this event should also benefit our Main Street merchants,” Maggelet said. “As the chamber our main goal is to bring more business to our businesses.” Please see TEMPLETON page 50

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TEMPLETON from page 48 The annual street faire will honor the history of Templeton with live Americana music. There will also be a “Petty Cash” musical competition where well known local bands, solo artists and amateurs will perform their best covers of a Johnny Cash or Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers song. There will be prizes for the best cover, most unique rendition, worst cover, and best cover by a group or individual. Rotary Club of Templeton

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as you test yourself and your horse. $15 – benefits CMA. The BBQ is not included in the trail trials entry. All checks should be made payable to sent to CCSPA and sent to CMA P.O. Box 6462, Los Osos, CA 93412-6462. For further information on both events contact David (528-7602). Harvest The large leaves of spreading pumpkin vines, tall corn mazes and happy faced sunflowers declare that it is again harvest time in the North County. There is something about the rhythm of the seasons, big moons, and the colors of autumn that makes one stop to reflect the history that has brought us to today. Harness and impatient snorting comments by horses and mules make sounds that were familiar to pioneers years ago, but are seldom heard by most anymore. Hitched to a hay wagon, they will pull visitors for a tour of River K Pumpkins and Corn Maze on North River Road. Cattle and coyotes along the now dry Salinas River add to the fall symphony. Select a giant pumpkin in traditional orange, a Tiny Tim or perhaps one in off white to take a little of the family farm home with your family. Decorative gourds are available. The children really enjoy the fun exhibits. My horses love watermelon and pumpkin. Experienced, the horses will chase and roll them on a slope until able to chomp into them. Please see HOOFBEAT page 55

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Horsemen’s Club on celebrating their Golden Anniversary this year. A tie rail was installed at Santa Margarita Lake to commemorate the achievement. An Empty Stall One of the special sires of the Arabian breed, “*Jullyen El Jamaal” lived here on the Central Coast. He passed

September 2. A chosen stallion whose sleek lines could literally take away the breath of spectators, his job was to introduce new blood to the over half a century of successful breeding at Varian Arabians. He did his job well. “Jullyen” has earned his place in the exceptional legacy of Varian stallions.

Thru Oct. 4 Snaffle Bit Futurity, Reno, NV Oct. 1-31 Horse Drawn Hay Rides River K Pumpkins & Corn Maze N. River Road, Paso Oct 4 & 5 CGA Jamboree, Elks Event Center, camp out, 4040 Hwy. 101, Santa Maria Oct. 4 & 5 Cal State Trail Trial Championships, Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch, 2116 Greenhorn Rd., Quincy, Sue Edwards. sue367@earthlink.net 707/249-1767 Oct. 5 Hunter/Jumper Show, SYVE, Santa Ynez Oct. 5 Bryson Hesperia Cattle Club Free Calf Sorting, 1 hr. N. of Paso in Monterey Co, 1 p.m., Ranch Calf Sorting, covered arena, official size pens, beginners welcome, have fun & learn cattle work, Jay Brown 472 9664 or Brown1375@aol.com for directions & info., 1st Sun. of each month Oct. 8 SLOCQHA meeting, Griff ’s Restaurant, Main St., Templeton, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 9-12 Cattle Drive, V6 Ranch,

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dinner 6 p.m, program 7 p.m. meeting 8 p.m., La Mexicana Restaurant in Atascadero, public welcome, trail riding info. Oct. 15-19 Fall Cowboy Academy, V6 Ranch, gathering, team pen & rope, cutting, reining, barrels, poles, $775, meals, camping, ages 8 & up, gather, part out, trail riding, barrel racing & more, all levels of horses & riders welcome, Parkfield, v6ranch.com Oct. 17-19 Western Paint World & All Breeds, Bakersfield, ccphc.org Oct. 17-18 & Oct 24-25 Grand National Rodeo & Horse Show, Cow Palace, San Francisco Oct. 17-19 Double R Cutting, Bolado Park, Hollister, NCHA, PCCHA, entries close day of show, Kathy Grimes, 680-1294, kmzgrimes@gmail.com Oct. 17-19 Peruvian Paso Championship Show, Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real, SB, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., adm./park. free, Vanita Mann 831638-9166, losamigoshorseclub.com

Preserving for the Future Adorned with Monarch butterflies, the Pismo Preserve is now a reality. Nearly 900 acres will be set aside as open space including hiking and riding trails. The Preserve is projected to open to the public next summer. There

join in on the fun with your horse or rent one from the ranch, great food & folks, Parkfield, v6ranch.com Oct. 11 Pioneer Day Parade & Events, Paso Robles, 10 a.m., Spring St., family day & bring your camera/phone, equestrian groups, vintage wagons & vehicles, antique tractors, bands, costumes, park bean feed, BCHC Dutch Oven cooking demo, Pioneer Museum displays Oct. 11 Ca. Shoot Out, USTRC, team roping, Tulare Fairgrounds, 215 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, Tulare Oct. 11-12 Hi Sierra Jamboree, CSHA Trail Trials, Boy Scouts Camp, Cold Springs, 8-10 obstacles sign in 8 a.m. ride 9 a.m., 2 rides, Carlena 209-5050122, ladyroughrider1@yahoo.com Oct. 11 Trail Trials, benefit Coast Mounted Assistance, 10 obstacles, $15 rider, ea. will have a coach, MdO Horse Camp, David 528-7602, dinner not included, see below for the Poker Ride

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Oct. 12 Poker Ride for Coast Mounted Assistance benefit, MdO Horse Camp, poker ride, $55 per horse/rider/trailer/ vehicle, guided trail rides 1-4 hours start 9:00 a.m., BBQ lunch, ribbon rides for ride on own start Oak Camp, no dogs, riders under 18 to wear helmets, horse camping by res., extra poker hands $1 ea., silent auction & raffle, pre-reg. extra poker hand, BBQ lunch 1:30 p.m. cowboy time, 5287602, checks payable to: CCSPA P.O. Box 6462 Los Osos, CA 93412-6462, horse camping by reservation Oct. 12 Dressage Competition, Fresno Co. Horse Park, (530) 265-0950, Connie davenport@saber.net Oct. 12 Sorting, Loftus Ranch, 3965 Buena Vista Dr., Paso, all levels of riders, kids, $20/3 runs, 9-2 p.m., 2 practice runs 1 $ run, partners can be found Oct. 12 SYVE Show Series, Santa Ynez Oct. 14 AHC gathering, no host

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Oct. 18 Colony Days Parade, along El Camino Real, Atascadero Oct. 18 Ray Berta Horsemanship Clinic, Carmel Valley Saddle Club, Garzas Rd., gourmet lunch, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., interactive day of fun with your horse, get some questions you have been afraid to ask answered by this soft spoken horseman, rayberta .com Oct. 18-19 Artisan’s Fall Roundup, V6, handmade items to buy from locals, concert by Adrian Buckaroogirl Sat. night 7:30-9:30 p.m. tickets Liz 6740748, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., 11-5 p.m. Sun., Parkfield, v6ranch.com Oct. 19 CCAHA Open Show, Buckley Stables, Vachell Ln. SLO, 51 classes: dressage, Eng./West., trail, versatility, lead line, pony, Alice 466-1138, cccahashows@yaho.com

Oct. 19 Sorting, Loftus Ranch, 3965 Buena Vista Dr., Paso, all levels of riders, kids, $20/3 runs, 9-2 p.m., 2 practice runs 1 $ run, partners can be found Oct. 21-Nov. 2 35th Pacific Coast Cutting’s Richest Futurity, sponsored by Holy Cow Performance Horses, also 3-5/6 yr. old events, trade show shopping, spectator free admission/ parking, Events Center, pccha.com Oct. 23-26 Dude Ranch Getaway, V6 Ranch, Parkfield, www.v6ranch.com Oct. 24-26 BCH Fall Camp N Ride, Live Oak, Cachuma Lake, Mighty Coon Dogs to entertain Sat., Bill 835-5999 Oct. 24-26 Brannaman Pro Am Vaquero Roping, no admission charge, food, vendors, Equestrian Center, SY, 195 North Refugio Rd., follow signs thru residential, 8 a.m. Sat., finals Sun. 9 a.m. start, after awards pro compe-

tition demo/calcutta, Bill & Sue Ruiz’ Cowboy Flavor food, no dogs, www. brannaman.com/roping/ropingspectate.html Oct. 25 Ray Berta Cattle Clinic, Carmel Valley Trail & Saddle Club, 9-4 p.m., gourmet lunch included in fee, learn effective ways to work cattle, get some questions you have been afraid to ask answered by this soft spoken horseman, rayberta.com Oct. 25-26 SB Co. Riding Club Hunter/Jumper Show, 8 a.m., Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real, SB, spectators/park free, www. sbcrc.com Oct. 26 Halloween One Day Horse Trials, Twin Rivers, 8715 N. River Rd., Paso, free for spectators, no dogs please Oct. 26 SLOCQHA Open Show Buckle Series, Pat Mar Ranch, N. Main St., fun & a full range of classes for all breeds, silver buckles, SLOCQHA.com

Oct. 26 Sorting, Loftus Ranch, 3965 Buena Vista Dr., Paso, all levels of riders, kids, $20/3 runs, 9-2 p.m., 2 practice runs 1 $ run, partners can be found Oct. 26 Sorting Series, SYVE, Santa Ynez Oct. 31-Nov. 1 AMA Mule & Donkey Show, Cal. Draft Horse & Equipment Sale, Tulare Co. Fairgrounds, Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, action, demos, californiadrafthorseauction.com Oct. 31-Nov. 2 Futurity & Bridle Spectacular, Sundance Feedlot Arena, 7437 Bear Mtn. Blvd. spectators free, Bakersfield, (559) 689-3535 eniseg93265@yahoo.com

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Try A Taste of Paso Robles Oct. 17-19 Harvest in Paso Robles Wine Country is a time of excitement and anticipation shared by winemakers, growers, and tasting room staff alike. It is the culmination of a successful year of hard work and dedication to their craft, and is a glimpse into the promise of the new vintage. We invite you to experience for yourself a taste of Paso Robles – Wine Enthusiast’s Wine Region of

the Year – during the 2014 Harvest Wine Weekend, October 17 - 19! Awaken your senses with the sights, sounds, smells and flavors of harvest during three days of celebrations at 140+ wineries! A few highlights include: • Winemaker dinners • Ceremonial grape stomps • Library tastings • Artisanal food and dessert pairings • Live music and so much more!

Start planning your harvest experience today at pasowine.com where you can search by winery, day or activity! Plus, be sure to download the Harvest Wine Weekend brochure to help guide your travels…here’s an excerpt from the introduction: “So you like wine. You drink it. You think about it. And sometimes you can’t pronounce it. No matter. Here, there are no rules. Good wine is about great stories. And great stories are told the day after. Here, daring and traditional meet, and independence is ignited. Here, there’s no should or shouldn’t, no do or do not. There’s only try. Because variety rules, and tame is lame.”

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By Karyl Lammers Executive Director Visitor Center aaHappy Quasquicentennial Birthday Paso Robles, and best wishes for a fabulous 84th Pioneer Day Celebration. The City’s 125 Year Committee has a great line up of events in the Downtown City Park following the Parade, there is something for everyone all day long on October 11, starting at 7 a.m. Pioneer Parade Day is Paso’s celebration of history which includes horses, cattle and farming with carriages and tractors filling the streets. Our history stands out

in our downtown and our residential area in the hills on the west side of town. This town is made up of some of the most beautiful old buildings and landscapes you will find anywhere in the USA. Recently my dear friend took me on a short drive around the streets and roads of our west side, from 12th through 18th Streets. The old hospital is really interesting at the end of a cul-de-sac it has a view of Paso Robles like no other. The homes are original and unique made of stucco, slate, solid rock, wood farm houses, big front porches and rock chimneys, there are even log cabins nestled among pine trees. There are gates, fences,

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trees, bushes and flowers that are manicured and beautiful. If you have not explored this area, you should I know you will thank me, as I thank you, Judy. Remember we have history books for sale here at the Visitor Center. They make a wonderful gift for the holidays. There are so many long-time residents that enjoy reminiscing with these stories, and the rest of the population learns even more about this town’s roots. Downtown Main Street Office has two walking guides available, one highlights some of the old homes on Vine Street and the hills on the west side, and the other shows some of the down-

town buildings. Both have pictures and history included. I hope you read the Paso Robles Magazine, Bob and his crew have done a wonderful job of printing History Episodes in the center of the magazine every month this year. Actually, those issues will provide you with another History Book if you keep them all. Paso’s History includes our wine region which is beautiful on the west side and east side, north and south. The history of our wines began in the 1790’s with the Franciscan Friars at the Asistencia located on the Santa Margarita Ranch. Please see VISITOR page 58

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2 Designing Women “Aspiring to make the design process a gratifying experience” – that’s how Vicki Gouin and Lois Greiner, owners of 2 Designing Women, describe the motivation behind their newly-formed residential and we are a lot of fun.” and commercial design, space plan- All of this and they even offer ning, and staging business. free consultations! They also work “We merge artistic with builders to stage creativity and pracmodel homes and, for tical functionality those wanting to spruce into an outcome that up their home for the is very satisfying to holidays, offer seasonal the needs of our clidecorating services. ents,” Lois said. “The “We do seasonal decor Vicki Gouin and Lois Greiner love of design greatly for homes, offices, and moves both of our lives – we enjoy businesses, including vineyards working with clients to help them and tasting rooms,” Vicki said. achieve their dreams by creating Interested in transforming your beautiful living spaces.” space? Contact Vicki at (805) 431 Friends and business partners, 1412 or Lois at (805) 712-7889, Vicki and Lois take pride in shar- check out their website at www. ing their broad experience and vi- 2designingwomen.com, and like sionary skills with clients through- them on Facebook. out San Luis Obispo and Santa GRL Computing Consulting Barbara counties. In addition to Knowledgeable, friendly, courhomes, they bring design to med- teous, results-oriented and reical and dental offices, wineries, and sponsive service – that’s what more. Gary Lehrer delivers with his Proficient in staging homes, local business, GRL Computing they also effectively transform real Consulting. estate into inspiring properties for “Clients have prospective buyers. They recently told me they apworked on a house offered for sale preciate that I by realtor Jill Ponti of Berkshire treat them with Hathaway that had sat vacant on respect and listhe market for some time. After ten carefully to they furnished and staged the entire their comments,” house, it sold within days. Gary said. “They Gary Lehrer “Huge supporters” of the Paso also appreciate business community, they first shop that I am extremely persistent in for merchandise locally before look- solving problems. I think out of ing outside the area. They pay strict the box and try to be as creative as attention to detail, keep within the possible.” client’s budget and complete work Offering onsite PC repair, netin a timely manner. working, consulting, training, “We maintain the client’s per- software install, configuration, sonality and taste. With our experi- antivirus, remote computing and ence and knowledge, we help bring more for home and business it all together,” Vicki said. “We offer owners, Gary has 25+ years of personal service, we make the pro- experience working with personal cess easy, we are easy to work with, computers.

“What sets me apart is the amount of experience that I have and the ability to make good decisions based on years of dealing with the types of problems that computer-users have,” Gary said. “My business clients also appreciate my philosophy of IT – to make systems simple, low maintenance, easy to run and low cost.” Gary moved with his family to Atascadero in 1987 and Templeton in 1989. They enjoy the great climate, rural surroundings, small population density, and all the advantages that the Central Coast has to offer. He is currently a member of the Paso Robles Main Street Association and attends Atascadero Bible Church. In the past, he has been active with the Chamber of Commerce, various bands, and local church ministries. For more than eight years, Gary has chosen to concentrate his GRL Computing Consulting business in the North County so he can be close to his clients and ensure that he is able to take care of their problems as quickly as possible. Need help with your computer technology questions? Contact Gary Lehrer of GRL Computing Consulting at (805) 423-6849 or via email at gary.lehrer@gmail. com. Next Level Golf Whether a beginner or a golfer with years of experience, you’ve probably searched at one time or another for a way to improve your skills. Look no further – Dean Greene has just what it takes to take your game to the next level. In fact, the name of his business is Next Level Golf.

“If you are ready to take your golf game to the next level, give me a call,” says Dean. “I teach using the Rotary Swing Tour (RST) golf instruction system – it’s based on how our minds and bodies work; biomechanics, muscle groups, how our bodies are built to perform – and it’s based on scientific fact, not gimmicks or fads.” He discovered RST a few years ago when he was looking for some answers to improve his own game. Now, after 800+ hours of study – see rotaryswing.com – Dean is one of only a handful of instructors in California certified to teach the program. Dean has been golfing for nearly 50 years – he started playing at the age of nine when his dad introduced him to Dean Greene the sport. He was the No. 2 golfer on the SLO High varsity team behind future pro Loren Roberts as a sophomore; No. 1 his junior and senior years; and No. 1 in the league as a senior. He earned a degree in golf course management and operations from the San Diego Golf Academy, worked briefly as the Assistant Golf Pro at Bakersfield’s Stockdale Country Club, and spent 30 years with the Department of Corrections before retiring in 2006. All the while, Dean maintained his amateur status, winning state and county titles, the championship title at Morro Bay Golf Course 10 years straight, and played in four U.S. Amateurs. As a retiree, Dean played the Heartland Players Senior Tour and the Golden State Tour – and he’s had eight hole-in-ones! Contact Dean at (805) 4595049, dgiputt34@yahoo.com, or on Facebook at Next Level Golf; ask about his monthly newsletter, golf club repairs, and free golf clinics.

we see the Rhone Varieties arrive. In 2010 Saxim Vineyard’s James Berry Vineyard was designated number one in the world by Wine Spectator Magazine. In 2013 The Paso Robles Wine Country was named Wine Region of the Year by Enthusiast Magazine. In 2014 we have more than 32,000 vineyard acres and more than 200 wineries which

make up our region. The wineries are all different in size and design which makes visiting our region even more interesting. The Visitor Center has been busier than usual in late August and September. Our guests have been from France, the UK and a large number from Canada. Our USA guests have been from Wisconsin,

Florida, Illinois, Arizona, Colorado and our California friends from San Diego, San Francisco and our neighbors from Hollister. It is so much fun to visit with these people and share our special town, restaurants and wine country with each and every one of them. We will see you Pioneer Day for the Paso Robles Celebration!

VISITOR from page 57 In the early 1800’s York Mountain Winery began with the planting of Zinfandel vines, these remained the popular varietal until the 1960’s when Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay were brought to the area. In the 1970’s Syrah was introduced and not until 1994 did

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By Millie Drum While we don’t turn the clocks back until Sunday, November 2, the signs of the season’s change are all around us. After a long, late and hot summer, autumn is the reminder that the holidays are coming soon! The turning leaves, a chilly evening and even a little frost on the pumpkin will be welcome! Main Street is busy planning the holidays; looking back at the success with lavender in July, olives in August ….and now honey in October. The Golden Oak Festival has been revived with the little honey bee and its sweet inspirations. Golden Oak Honey Festival is October 25 Chairman Jodi Tellier has reached out to the community for “BEE” topics that have created a new theme to the popular Golden Oak Festival. Executive Director Norma Moye compliments Jodi by saying, “She is just great!” Along with the usual festival activities that include vendor booths, merchandise for sale, food, and dance

performances, this year “honey and bee” related contests and seminars will be presented throughout the day. The festival runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on October 25. Bee Hive Hair-Do Contest Licensed hair stylists are invited to participate in the competition for the most creative bee hive hairstyle with three winners named in the categories of Crazy, Tallest and Traditional Bee Hive Hair Do! The $5 entry fee will go to the Paso Robles High School senior class and a salon product for the winner’s basket. The winning hairstylists also get an opportunity to showcase their talent at the high school winter formal/prom show that is by invitation only. The bee hive hairstyles will be judged by a panel of students in the afternoon. For information and to register to be a bee hive hairstylist, call Gina at Bee Hive Salon at 835-2366. Among the seminars and information booths, members of the Central Coast Beekeepers Alliance

will be available to discuss the importance of bees and other pollinators and how we can help them pollinate our crops and gardens throughout the year and especially at bloom time. An observation hive will be on display. A Spelling Bee hosted by the Optimist Club is sure to attract the most studious students and scholars that take this kind of competition seriously! The creative arts will be represented by a Quilting Bee and a Youth Art Show. It’s time to TRICK or TREAT and vote for your favorite Scarecrows! This month, Main Street’s annual Scarecrow Contest takes place as scarecrows start appearing at downtown businesses each of whom will have a ballot box. Stop in to cast your vote for your favorite. Later in the month, the business will pull the winner’s ballot and award them a prize. Get ready for family fun! Halloween on a Friday gives parents

a little bit of a break! The fun begins at 3 o’clock with the Safe & Fun Halloween Trick of Treat at the downtown businesses. A 4 o’clock, the other spooky activities begin with photos with the witches at 12th and Park St. (if you dare – they are really scary!) and a BBQ in the City Park until 7 p.m. benefiting the Historical Society. Bring your carved pumpkin to the City Park Fountain for the contest judging at 6 p.m. A rendition of the popular “Thriller” will be performed by the Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation in addition to dances by A Class Act Dance! For information on these events, visit www.pasoroblesdowntown.org. Call 238-4103.

By Millie Drum It’s only natural to Sheryl Manske to “Be Generous.” It’s not only the name of her salon; it’s a way of life for her now. This gesture of generosity comes from a place of fear and despair. Sheryl Manske had a secure job and a nice life with her husband and 3 children. In an instant, she was a single mother who lost her job, no spousal support and her home was in foreclosure. Sheryl adds, “It was indescribable. I was scrambling to figure out what on earth to do!” With a biology degree and no local jobs in that field, Sheryl relied on a small investment and was able to get a grant to go back to school. Then a friend gave Sheryl the loving advice she needed. “You put yourself through grad school doing makeup. Now, go get your cosmetology license! In the meantime, Sheryl worked two jobs and went to

store next to her salon, $1,000 in cash showed up in her mailbox with a passage from scripture to be strong. And just when she needed it, a card with $100 appeared. She adds, “To this day, I wish Left to right: Lisa Baumerts of Secret Stands, Sheryl I could thank those Manske of Be Salon and Karla Murray of Mary Kay people. While I school full time. Now Sheryl is don’t have a lot of money, I do using her talents and generous have a generous heart.” That’s heart to help other women BE how the idea for the “Be Generthe best they can BE. Sheryl has ous” Makeover began. had an “army of angels” helping Enter to receive the her through her journey through “Be Generous” Makeover a “great fall from a cloud with Submit 500 words (no phoa huge pillow to land on.” tos) about why and how this op The next crisis was the diag- portunity would enrich your life. nosis – stage 3 colon cancer. Her Send to Be Salon, 790 So. Main angels lined up through chemo, Street, Templeton, Ca. 93465 or radiation, surgery and the cancer email gypsysol65@yahoo.com. is gone. While managing the wig The deadline is November 10.

Two winners will be selected by a panel of three judges. The makeover day is Saturday, Dec. 6 at the salon. Services and items donated include a facial from Linda Davis of A Beautiful Face, waxing by Chantel Engen of Zen Skin and Body by Chantel, a gift certificate for 1/2 hour massage by Sheri Covert, accessories from Lisa Baumerts Secret Stands Wig Boutique, make-up Karla Murray of Mary Kay, hairstyling by Dawn Sweeny and Sheryl of Be Salon, a professional photo courtesy of Lynda Roeller Photography, an outfit from Tamara Stavrianoudakis of Upscale Resale/Vine St. Apparel and a resume by Millie Drum Straight For/ Word Writing. Sheryl stays positive; keeping the faith and knowing there is goodness in everyday life despite what happens. With the inspiration that led to the name of her salon...Just Be. Be Happy.

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Congratulations to the mother-daughter team of Barbara Lewin & Lori Alpert!

The Blenders turns 40 November 1 By Meagan Friberg The Blenders in downtown Paso Robles is about to turn 40 – and it’s time to celebrate! Owners Barbara Lewin and Lori Alpert say it’s more than just the business they are celebrating – it’s all about celebrating the many friendships they have established as they look forward to all that the future holds. “We would like to thank our customers and the community for their loyal support,” says Barbara. “The relationships we have cultivated over the years are the reason for our success.” And just where did The Blenders name originate? First opened on November 1, 1974 primarily as a Merle Norman Cosmetics studio, Barbara offered fresh coffee beans, teas, and Jelly Belly jelly beans along with selected apparel and accessories – the blending of all these products made it an easy choice when choosing the store’s name. When coffee houses, candy stores, and the like later appeared in and around Paso Robles and

the county, some of the inventory was no longer relevant to The Blenders. To accommodate the needs of customers and stay current with trends, a more expansive selection of Merle Norman, clothing, shoes and accessories took the place of the confections. Barbara’s daughter Lori became a business partner in 2004 after enjoying her own success in the fashion industry and moving back to the Paso Robles area. Along with her husband and daughter Dana, a senior at Templeton High and a 2014 Pioneer Day Belle Attendant, Lori loves the Central Coast lifestyle and all that it has to offer. “I have learned so much from my mom; she’s involved in all aspects of the business and she has so much energy!” says Lori. Keeping current on fashion industry offerings as well as their Merle Norman training, this mother-daughter team takes pride in working sideby-side, along with long-time employee Judy Bryan, to offer customers unique, on-trend products in their friendly, service-oriented boutique.

“We try to appeal to the SLO County lifestyle with our selection of fashion, accessories, and gifts,” says Lori. “Our mix of products, our boutique environment, and our personalized service set us apart. We buy with our customers in mind and offer a unique selection and welcoming atmosphere.” Barbara has been a long-time supporter of the Chamber, Main Street, and Pioneer Day – she also was our 2011 Pioneer Queen! Lori and Barbara support other local organizations through donations and fashion shows. “This is our home, so we feel strongly about supporting Paso Robles,” says Barbara. Adds Lori, “And we always recommend other local businesses.” Friendly, unique, affordable – and they offer complimentary Merle Norman Cosmetics makeovers to boot! As they celebrate 40 years as a premiere make-up and fashion

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A monthly look at local events, meetings, entertainment and special occasions. To submit a listing, email bob@pasoroblesmagazine .com, bring info to drop box at Dutch Maytag, 1501 Riverside Ave., or mail to PO Box 3996, Paso Robles, 93447 by the 7th of each month. Questions? Call 239-1533. OCOBER 1 • Monthly dinner at Estrella Warbirds Museum. Open to the public on the first Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. Reservations required, call 227-0440, 238-3897. Museum featuring American aircraft, vehicles and artifacts open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sundays and Monday holidays. Group tours by appointment. Admission $10, $5 ages 6 – 12, free under 5. 4251 Dry Creek Road, Paso Robles. Call to schedule a group tour. www.ewarbirds.org. 4 • Kids Ride Paso Bike Event, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Centennial Park. Improve bike handling skills, safety and etiquette. Register at www.bbznews.com/kids.asp or at Best Bike Zone, 712 Paso Robles Street. 237-2453. 4 & 5 • Three Speckled Hens Antiques & Old Stuff Show, Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Ave. Admission includes re-entry: Saturday Early Bird 8 to 10 a.m., $15; Saturday 10 to 4 p.m., $10; Sunday 10 to 3 p.m., $10. Tickets available online or at the door. A portion of the proceeds benefit Jack’s Helping Hands. www.threespeckledhens. com, 459-2541. 5 • Almond Country Quilters Guild – Social begins 6:30 p.m., meeting 7 to 8:30 p.m.,Masonic Meeting Hall, 2607 Traffic Way, Atascadero, guest speaker Rami Kim on Folded Fabric Excellence. Info: almondcountryquilters.org, 237-9313. 7 & 21 • MOPS (Mothers of Pre-schoolers) meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month.

9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Life Community Church, 3770 Ruth Way in Templeton. MOPS is an international nonprofit that helps moms be the best they can be through encouragement and loving support. Guest speakers, creative activities, play dates, mom’s night out and more! Childcare is offered. Info: Coordinator Sandra Fry, 714-414-7732. 8 • Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce Membership Mixer at Second Press Wine Bar & Eatery, 810 11th Street, Paso Robles. 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. A benefit of membership. Guests are welcome. Contact the Chamber to be added to guest list. 238-0506. 8 • North County Multiflora Garden Club 1:00 pm. at the Paso Robles Community Church, 2706 Spring Street, Paso Robles. Sally Requa will speak about chickens in the backyard garden; their care, benefits and raising and living with them. Info: 712-7820. 11 • Templeton Wine and Roses Bike Ride hosted by Templeton Chamber of Commerce benefiting Templeton High Athletic Boosters and Templeton Community Library Association. Info: www.active.com. Wineandroses. com and Chamber director Sarah Maggelet 434-1789. 11 • 84th Annual Pioneer Day – Parade at 10 a.m., Bean feed at noon, activities and FUNFAIR in the City Park and the Pioneer Museum for the afternoon. www.pasoroblespioneerday.org. 11, 12, 18 & 19 • Open Studio Tours – Nearly 300 artists open their studios to the public. Free. 544-9251, www.artsobispo.org. 13 • Columbus Day 15 • Paso Robles Republican Women Federated meets the third Monday of the month at the Paso Robles Golf Club, 1600 Country Club Drive. Check-in and social at 11:30

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a.m. Lunch at 12 noon. Various speakers, guests welcome. Reservations by Sept. 8 to 226-5620 or Julie@adelaideadvisors.com, $20 payable at the door, check/cash. www. prrwf.org. 16 • National Boss Day 16 • Daughters of the American Revolution. Regular meeting the 3rd of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Templeton Presbyterian Church, 610 S. Main, Templeton. Info: Donna Cohen, 227-7105, 395-0630, dmcpatriotdaughter @gmail.com. 17 - 19 • Harvest Wine Festival Weekend – One of the largest outdoor wine events in California. 239-8463, www. pasowine.com. 17 • Fright-y Night Family Movie, 7 p.m., Library Conference Room. Free ticket available at the Children’s Desk 30 minutes prior to the program. PG rated animated movie 18 • Symphony of the Vines – Classic Beauty/Child Prodigy Tour de Force – The Works of Mozart, Boccherini and Mendelssohn featuring soloist Jeanne Shumway.7:30 p.m. at the Atascadero Lake Pavilion, General admission $30, seniors $27, Students $15. 250-0038, www.symphonyofthevines. org. 20 • Santa Lucia Rockhounds meets at 7 p.m., 601 So. Main Street, Templeton Community Center. Guest speakers, junior rockhound education. Visitors welcome, slrockhounds.org. 20 • Paso Robles Republican Women Federated meets the 3rd Monday of the month at the Paso Robles Golf Club, 1600 Country Club Drive. Check-in and social time, 11:30 a.m. Lunch at noon. Various speakers, guests welcome. Reservations needed by Oct. 13 to

226-5620 or Julie@adelaideadvisors.com. $20 at the door, check/cash. www.prrwf.org. 21 to 11/2 • Pacific Coast Cutting Horse Association Futurity Stakes, (209) 7275779. Unless otherwise noted, call 239-0655 or email mail@midstatefair.com for additional events. 2198 Riverside Ave. Paso Robles. For event websites, visit www.midstatefair .com. 23, 24, & 25 • Fall Book Sale, Paso Robles Library. 10/23 Early Bird – Members Only, 1 to 7 p.m. Join for $10. 10/24 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., 10/25 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Limited edition oak tree etchings by local artist David Butz to celebrate Paso’s 125th. Visit the Friends Gift Store for gifts, cards, toys, games, jewelry, home décor and more. 25 • Golden Oak Honey Festival presented by Downtown Main Street Association. City Park, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Antiques, crafts and a new feature this year – HONEY! Info: 238-4103, www.pasoroblesdowntown.org. 26 • Hesperia Hall Country Faire & Quilt Raffle, 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., historic Hesperia Hall. Vendors, homemade desserts from Country Kitchen, food, live music by Nick Brittan. Raffles including a queen quilt raffle to benefit scholarship fund. www.hesperiahall.org for directions. 26 • Paso Robles Harvest Marathon. Marathon, half marathon, 5K. Certified Boston Marathon qualifier. 239-2308, www. harvestmarathon.com. 31 • Safe and Fun Halloween Downtown, 4 to 7 p.m., Trick or Treat the downtown businesses. Enter the “carved pumpkin” contest at the City Park Holiday House. Photos with the witches. Sponsored by Downtown Main Street Association. Please see CALENDAR page 60

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Jeff Peters 10/19, 1 to 4 p.m., complimen1255 Las Tablas Rd. tary, No RSVP needed. Wine for purchase Concerts, Nightlife Templeton and tastings available. 3700 Mill Road, Paso and Entertainment Robles. www.vinarobles.com. 434-1800 • TheWKRC.org Paso Robles Inn Steakhouse & Cattlemen’s 4, 12, 18 • Rockin’ the Vine at Poalillo The weekly Wellness Foods program offers pre-ordered meals made with nutritious, Lounge, 1103 Spring St., 226-4925. Steak- Vineyards. 10/4 Louie Ortega, 10/12 Richfresh ingredients. Phone orders (434-1800), fax (434-1885) by Sunday for pick-up the house: Join us for Prime Rib Wednes- ard Smith “Guitar Virtuoso”, 10/18 The Clifffollowing Wednesday. days! Cattlemen’s Lounge: Happy Hour, notes. Limited seating, $20 tickets available 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • The Morning Cup of Grace – Start the day with inspiration to empower 4 to 7 p.m., includes cocktail and menu spe- at www.brownpapertickets.com (login and and inspire, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Healing Tea and gluten free treats, $5 love offering. cials; Monday Industry Night, 6 to 9 p.m., search for band/artist name and Poalillo Win20% off for all professionals; Taco Tuesday ery. Discounts for wine club members. susan 16 • Fall Harvest Cooking Class, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Therapeutic Chef Nancy Walker dem4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday Locals Appreciation @poalillovineyards.com. Concerts start at onstrates 3 simple recipes with seasonal ingredients. Tastings and recipes included for $20 Night Happy Hour 4 to CLOSE; Acous- 6:30 p.m. 7970 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles, suggested donation. Free to those with serious illness. No one is turned away or lack of funds. tic Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.: 10/2 Starling and 238-0621. RSVP required. Wright, 10/9 Les Beck, 10/16 Matt Davis, 18 • Vina Robles - 8th Annual Swiss Days 17 • Fall Harvest Cooking Class at Idler’s in SLO, 122 Cross Street, off Tank Farm Road. 10/23 Steve Ploog, 10/30 Breanna Orr; with a trip through Switzerland with tradi21 • Body in Balance, Intro to Qigong taught by Faye Baker. 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. Breathing Saturday Night $5 Drink Specials, 8-12 tional Swiss food, estate wines and live music and movement techniques to improve general health and vitality. $12 suggested donation. p.m.; Friday & Saturday Live Entertain- by Michael Gutin. www.vinarobles.com. Free to cancer thrivers. RSVP to Faye 238-9770, faye@counterchanges.com, www.counterment, 9:30-11:30 p.m.: 10/3-10/4 Stellar, 26 • Vina Robles – Art and Wine Bar/ changes.com. 10/10-10/11 Soul Sauce, 10/17-10/18 Haunted House, 1 to 3 p.m. Get creative at 23 • Vegetables 3 Ways – 6 to 7:30 p.m., Butternut squash, $20 taught by personal Chef Kenny Taylor Band, 10/31-11/1 Bobby the new Art and Wine Bar for a painting Cathy Hilliard. RSVP required. Santa Cruz. class and wine party. Artist Karyn Blaney 4 • Bi-cultural musical traveler GOH instructs, materials provided, no experience 29 • A Taste of Change – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. FREE class to begin your clean eating journey. KUROSAW at the Pour House in Paso necessary. www.vinarobles.com. RSVP requested. Robles, 8:30 to 9:15 p.m.; The Cellar Rats from 9:30 -11:30 p.m. Goh is based in Los Angeles (raised in Japan), is a composer-producer-singer with a sophisticatedly cool solo fee Café 10:05, Frankly Speaking Podcast , 1:00, Tai Chi Chih 1 to 2 Cancer Support Community provides support, education and hope guitar style. He is blessed with dedicated fans p.m., Cayucos Senior Center, Oct. 7, 4 to 5 p.m., Caregiver Supto those with cancer and their loved ones. Visit twcccc.org for local in Japan, Taiwan, Mexico, Brazil, US West port, Oct 14, 21, 28, 4 to 5 p.m. Open Support Group, 4th Tuesday, programs that include support groups, classes and lectures at the Cancer Coast, and beyond. www.ComposeLife. Lymphedema Education, 1 to 2:00 p.m., 1941 Johnson Ave., Ste 201, Support Community, 614 13th Street, Paso Robles unless otherwise com. Info: Kiki Wow kikiwow@mac.com. SLO, Young & Young at Heart, 2nd Tuesday, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesnoted. 238-4411. 4 • Art After Dark Paso – First Saturday days: Group Member Support 10 to 12 noon, Newcomer Orientation October 18 • Wild Horse Pink Classic – Chalk Mountain Golf of the month features self guided walks 12 noon to 3:00 p.m., Tai Chi Chih 11 a.m. to 12 noon., Meditation/ Course, Atascadero. Golf, BBQ, Register and info: 788-6310, www. through art galleries, wine tasting rooms and Enlightenments, Oct. 1, 15, 29, 12:30 to 2 p.m., Creative Endeavors, wildhorsewinery.com. businesses featuring local artists. 6 to 9 p.m. 12:30 to 2 p.m. Thursdays: Tai Chi 9 to 10 a.m., 10:05 Coffee Café, Downtown Paso Robles. www.travelpaso. October 25 • Paso’s Pink Moto Ride – From Barrelhouse Brewery to Prostrate Cancer Support, 4th Thursday 7 to 9 p.m., 1100 Las Tablas com. Download a map of venues at www. Parkfield and back. Riders $50, couples $75, Breakfast, after party, BBQ, Road, Templeton, Fridays: Grupo Fuerza y Esperanza, 1st and 3rd artsobispo.com. Info: Lori Lerian, 544-9251, beer, bands and prizes. Friday 6 to 8 p.m. Patient Navigation by appointment offers assisext.14. tance with managing care, insurance billing and interpreting treat Regular classes/workshops: Mondays: Yoga 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 4 & 19 • Saturday Live Feat at Vina Robles ment and/or medications. p.m., 1329 Spring St., Paso. Tuesdays: Tai Chi 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., CofWinery featuring Mike Annuzzi 10/4, CALENDAR from page 59

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Apostolic Assembly of the Faith of Christ Jesus 2706 Spring St., Paso Robles Bilingual Services: Wed & Fri, 7 p.m., Sunday 12 Noon Pastor Miguel Alvarado (805) 610-2930

Cowboy Church Ride For the Brand Ministry Templeton Livestock Market Sale Barn Main St., Templeton Service: Thursdays, 7 p.m. Pastor Mike Mosby (805) 463-2455

Lake Way Country Church/Ministries Meeting at Cappy Culver Elementary School, 11011 Heritage Loop Rd. Service: 10 a.m. Pastors: Rodger & Julie Coale (805) 423-4095

Bethel Lutheran Church 295 Old County Rd., Templeton Service: 9:30 a.m. Pastor Russ Gordon Pastor Amy Beveridge (805) 434-1329

Dayspring Full Gospel 1101 Riverside, Paso Robles Services: 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Pastor Harry Balson (805) 239-3273

Life Community Church 3770 Ruth Way, Templeton Service: 9:30 a.m. Pastor Keith Newsome (805) 434-5040

Family Praise & Worship 206 5th St., Templeton Service: 10 a.m. Pastor Vern H. Haynes Jr. (805) 975-8594

Life Worth Living Church of God 620 – 17th St., Paso Robles Service: 11 a.m. Pastor Jim Wilde (805) 238-0978

Family Worship Center 616 Creston Rd., Paso Robles Service: 10 a.m. Pastor Patrick Sheean (805) 239-4809

Lighthouse Community Church 301 13th St. San Miguel Services: 9:45 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Pastor John Wheat (805) 467-3636

First Baptist Church 1645 Park St., Paso Robles Pastor Michael R. Garman Services: 8:45 & 10:30 a.m. (805) 238-4419

Live Oak 1521 Oak St., Paso Robles Service: 10 a.m. Pastor John Kaiser (805) 238-0575

First Mennonite Church 2343 Park St. Paso Robles Service: 11 a.m. Pastor Romero (805) 238-2445

Living Waters Christian Fellowship 2085 Gateway Dr., Heritage Ranch Service: 9:30 a.m. Pastor Jedidiah McClure (805) 239-1716

Bridge Christian Curch Currently meeting at Centennial Park Banquet Room 600 Nickerson Dr., Paso Robles Service: 9:30 a.m. Pastor Tim Mensing 805-975-7178 Calvary Chapel Paso Robles 1615 Commerce Way, Paso Robles Service: 9:30 a.m. Pastor Aaron Newman (805) 239-4295 Celebration Worship Center-PCOG 988 Vineyard Drive, Templeton Pastor Roy Spinks Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. (805) 434-2424 Central Coast Center for Spiritual Living 689 Crocker St., Templeton Service: 10 a.m. Rev. Dr. Don and Rev. LaVonne Welsh (805) 434-9447

First Missionary Baptist Church of Paso Robles Corner of 3rd & Olive Streets Service: 11 a.m. Pastor Jeff Barger (805) 239-8756

Christian Life Center 1744 Oak St., Paso Robles Service: 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Pastor Don Smith (805) 238-3366 Christian Science Society 17th & Chestnut Streets, Paso Robles Service: 10 a.m. (805) 239-1361 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1020 Creston Rd., Paso Robles Service: 8:30 a.m. Bishop Brian Kerr Service: 1 p.m. Bishop Mark Goforth (805) 238-4216, 238-4214, 238-4217 Congregation Ohr Tzafon 2605 Traffic Way, Atascadero Service: Fridays, 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Janice Mehring (805) 466-0329 Covenant Presbyterian Church 1450 Golden Hill Rd., Paso Robles Service: 9:30 a.m. Pastor Dan Katches (805) 238-6927

First Presbyterian Church of Templeton 610 S. Main St., Templeton Service: 10 a.m. Reverend Charlie Little (805) 434-1921 Fuente de Agua Viva 1521 Oak St, Paso Robles Service: Thursday: 7 p.m. and Sunday: 3 p.m. Pastor Jorge Alvarez (805) 714-3827 Grace Baptist Church 535 Creston Rd., Paso Robles Service: 10 a.m. Pastor Kelsey Pietsch (805) 238-3549 Heritage Village Church At the Senior Center, Heritage Ranch Service: 11 a.m. Pastor Ed Bedrosian (805) 238-9240 Highlands Church Corner S. River and Niblick, 215 Oak Hill, Paso Robles Services: 8:30, 9:45 & 11 a.m. Pastor Sean Martin (805) 226-5800

Methodist Ministries Meeting at 1005 Railroad St. at 10th St. Service: 11:00 a.m. Pastor Ivelisse Castellano For information call 238-2006 Mid State Baptist Church 1749 Ramada Dr., Paso Robles Services: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Pastor Bruce Fore (805) 238-2281 Mission San Miguel Parish 775 Misssion Street, San Miguel Weekday Mass: 8 a.m. Weekend Mass: Saturday: 9 a.m. & 5 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday: 7 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m. (Spanish) Reverend Pedro Umana (805) 467-2131 New Day Center 530 12th St., Paso Robles English Service: 10 a.m. Pastor Brad Alford Hispanic Service: 2 p.m. Pastor Vincente Salmeron (805) 239-9998 New Life Tabernacle 3850 So. Ramada Dr. Ste. D, Paso Robles Service: 10 a.m. Pastor Efrain Cordero Niblick Road Baptist Church 1145 Niblick Rd., Paso Robles Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor Christopher Cole (805) 238-4614

North County Christian Fellowship 421 9th St. , Paso Robles Service: 9:30 a.m. Pastor Steve Calagna (805) 239-3325 Oak Shores Christian Fellowship 2727 Turkey Cove, at the Clubhouse, Oak Shores Service: 8:30 a.m. Pastor Rodger Coale (805) 423-4095

Solid Rock Christian Fellowship 925 Bennett Way, Templeton Service: 10 a.m. Pastor Jeff Saylor (805) 434-2616

Paso Robles Bible Church 2206 Golden Hill Rd., Paso Robles Services: Saturday, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Pastor Dave Rusco Pastor Mark Wheeler (805) 226-9670

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church 820 Creston Rd., Paso Robles Weekday Mass: M-S, 7 a.m. Weekend Masses: Saturday - 5 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday - 8 a.m., 10 a.m. (Family Mass) 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) 5 p.m. (Teen) & 7 p.m. (Spanish) Father Roberto Vera (805) 238-2218

Paso Robles Church of the Nazarene Meeting at the Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation 3201 Spring St., Paso Robles Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor Brent Wylie (805) 238-4300 Paso Robles Community Church 2706 Spring St, Paso Robles Service: 9 a.m. Pastor Shawn Penn (805) 239-4771 Plymouth Congregational Church, UCC Thirteenth and Oak Streets, Paso Robles Service: 10 a.m. Pastor Steven Mabry (805) 238-3321 Poder de Dios Centro Familiar 500 Linne Road, Suite D Paso Robles Services: Thurs., 7 p.m., Sunday 5:30 p.m. Pastors: Frank and Isabel Diaz (805) 264-9322 / (805) 621-4199 River of Life Christian Fellowship Meets at Hampton Inn 212 Alexa Ct. Paso Robles Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor Tim Osuch (805) 748-4956 Second Baptist Church 1937 Riverside Ave. Service: 11 a.m. Pastors: Rueben Tate, Gary Jordon (805) 238-2011 Shandon Assembly of God 420 Mesa Grande, Shandon Service: 10:30 a.m. Hispanic Service: 4 p.m. Pastor Ted Hunt (805) 239-3138 Shandon United Methodist Church 105 Second Street, Shandon Service 9:00 a.m. Rev. Ivelisse Castellano (805) 238-3134

St. James Episcopal Church 1335 Oak, Paso Robles Services: 8 a.m. (Rite I), 10 a.m. (Rite II) Interim Pastor, Rev. Robert Eaton (805) 238-0819

Templeton Hills Seventh-day Adventist Church 930 Templeton Hills Rd., Templeton Services: Saturday 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. Pastor Ivor Myers (805) 434-1710 The Revival Center 3850 Ramada Dr., Ste. A-3, Paso Robles Service: 10 a.m. Pastor Gabe Abdelaziz (805) 434-5170 Trinity Lutheran Church 940 Creston Rd., Paso Robles Contemporary Service: 9 a.m. Traditional Service: 11:00 a.m. Sr. Pastor Dan Rowe (805) 238-3702 True Life Christian Fellowship Lockwood/Jolon Road, across from the school in Lockwood Service: 9:30 a.m. Pastor Erick Reinstedt (805) 472-9325 Truth Tabernacle 915 Creston Rd., Paso Robles Services: 9 a.m. & 6 p.m. Pastor David Webb (805) 423-3135 Victory Outreach Paso Robles 3850 Ramada Drive Suite B3 Services: Sunday, 10 a.m. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Pastor Jason Wilson (805) 835-4195 Vineyard Church of Christ 601 So. Main St., Templeton Service: 10 a.m. Evangelist: Steve Orduno (805) 610-4272 Vintage Community Church 692 Peterson Ranch Road, Templeton Services: 9 & 11 a.m. Coaches: Aaron Porter, Dayn Mansfield (805) 543-0943

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October 2014, Paso Robles Magazine

Paso Robles Magazine P.O. Box 3996, Paso Robles, CA 93447, phone 239-1533 or prmagazine@charter.net

County Perspective By Bruce Curtis

Artifacts: I will never turn down good road trip, even at the cost of an airline experience from Hades, and my recent jaunt included one. When you get wrong gate information from an airline employee, expect to set a new aerobic workout record and still miss your connecting flight, as I did at Dallas/Ft. Worth. But I won’t whine, as I’ll explain farther down. My brother asked me to pick up a motorcycle he’d bought online. The bike was in Abilene, of course, proving the old adage that nothing is certain in life but death and Texas. Now I’m not saying Texas is perdition, but if through sad misfortune you’re headed there, DFW airport is at least, for once, on the way. The bike was a tourer; powerful and comfy, so I came home via roads less traveled. Exiting I-40 at Gallup, I went left out of Ya Ta Hey in anticipation of the serene, deserted mesa track I’d seen in my mind while shoehorned into American seat 227R. Except that the road, NM 264 was just another four-lane, even though it cut right through the heart of Navajo country, lined with political posters for the upcoming Navajo Tribal election. This wasn’t working out as I expected. Crossing half the country while sitting outdoors at 70 MPH has the effect of putting you right in the middle of things; sights and smells, hot and cold, all with the jaw-dropping beauty of the Southwest as background. Biking is different than being ensconsed in an SUV; weather really matters in your travel plans, for instance. I felt achingly free but there was education involved. One lesson saddened me; the sheer number of roadside businesses, gas stations, motels, stores... empty, boarded up, reduced to debris. Some not so long ago. Shining resorts, reduced to roofless frames, tumbleweeds and logos etched in rust. Small downtown strips boarded up and vacant. Economically, things aren’t all beer and skittles, out there. Despite the best applications of spin and stage makeup by politicians, I just don’t see the good old America I remember. 2 Designing Women 20 46 East Storage 47 911 Supply House 39 A Beautiful Face 17 Adelaide Inn-Black Oak 31 Advanced Concrete 44 Advanced Construction 33 Alliance Board Co. 37 Always Holidays 64 American Oak 3 Artisan Fall Round Up 41 19 Artworks Austin, Mary Ann 37 Baker, Faye 21 Beehive Salon 51 32 Bella V Berkshire-Hathaway 7 Berry Hill Bistro 6 Black Stallion 25 BlakesTrueValue 19 Blakeslee&Blakeslee 59 Blenders 17, 59 Body Basics 50 Bonny Hogue 29 Bridge Sportsmen 55

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Lost Foam: The city of San Luis Obispo gave a representative jeer to civilization’s modern debris, the expanded polystyrene container; what we call styrofoam. A coalition of green groups got together to hand the county the vanguard of future legislation banning these bio-nondegradable roadside trash populaters. Just as when San Luis Obispo banned plastic grocery bags and California followed, the next PC product ban looms, as we recite, I think that I shall never see, a foam cup lovely as a tree.

Grounded: As an airline pilot in another life, and all-round aviation nut in this one, I’m saddened that Estrella Warbirds won’t be holding another Warbirds Over Paso, this year [Ed. note: Delayed until 2015, see story page 42]. Reminiscing 2013 some of the rarest, most historically significant flying machines in history didn’t just sit idly. They roared overhead to a nuanced symphony of fine reciprocating machinery no jet engine can hope to match. We are so jaded. Two airline flights were recently diverted because passengers fought over seat recline. Is it that airshows don’t happen because we’ve become so blasé about human flight?

“We believe that AB 2453 represents true compromise and shows what can be accomplished when members of a local community work together.” Pro Water Equity The downside, is the loss of choice - not to litter, which is the real problem - but not to purchase containers that aren’t politically correct. We seem awfully casual about selling our freedom to folks who don’t have a problem believing they know what is best for us. Brown Pen: Local Assemblyman Katcho Achadjian’s water district bill miraculously survived life threats from opposite interests to pass both state houses. AB 2453 was last headed for Governor Jerry Brown’s desk, for a pass, or rather less likely, a veto. The constitutionality of a hybrid board called for in the Paso Robles Basin Water District legislation turned out to be less a concern than expected. Legislators lauded the proportionality the bill strove to include, so that big water users and individual homeowners would have a say in groundwater use policy as well as future water project development. One of the advocacy groups, Pro Water Equity, wrote: “We believe that AB 2453 represents true compromise and shows what can be accomplished when members of a local community work together.” The goal, the undercarriage, you might say, is sustainability; water for the future. If AB 2453 succeeds in doing that, it will be quite the feather in Achadjian’s political cap, since such things rarely happen in the politics of water, as practiced in the Golden State.

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There were a lot of things that had to happen, a lot of money needed raising, and in the end, it turned out to be too big a bite, too much of an undertaking this year. I get it; old airplanes don’t run on memories, they run on money and maintenance - lots of both. Time talent and treasure keeps these aluminum heirlooms aloft, and if we aren’t taken by the magic of flight, a good argument could be made for the educational value of remembering the worst war in human history... which even sounds scary. I hope that the good folks at the museum and within the aviation community won’t be discouraged. Folks young and old, with names like Sherm and Ben, those who made Warbirds over Paso happen, understand the magic. Comedian Louis CK responds to passengers complaining about spending 45 minutes on the tarmac, waiting to take off. “How dare you – you’re flying! You’re sitting in a chair in the sky! You’re like a Greek myth.” The miraculous is there for me, too, each time I lift off the runway and watch the ground drop away, improbably, amazingly. When the Army first lined out the first dirt runways at Paso Robles, they knew they had a good thing; clear warm weather, a shallow mesa with few obstacles, in a growing region halfway between the Bay Area and Los Angeles. Don’t give up, Estrella, Keep the faith. [Stay tuned... see story on page 42.] Paso Massage Therapy Paso PetCare PR Chamber of Comm PR Construction Spec PR Dental PR District Cemetery PR Door & Trim PR Glass PR Golf Club PR Handyman PR Inn PR Insurance PR Land Company PR Main Street PR Pet Boarding PR Safe & Lock PRM Distribution Peck, Bibiche - Piano Photo Stop Pioneer Day Committee Professional Design Pro Handyman Pure Elements San Luis Traditions San Marcos Ranch Sauret’s Errand Svs Scoles,Patsy Law Office

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Paso Robles Magazine, October 2014

October 2014, Paso Robles Magazine